Echo Tech (Echocardiography Technician) Interview Questions

16 Describe an experience where you had to explain testing procedures to patients to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety. What did you find helpful?
17 Provide an example when your ethics were tested.
18 Share an example of when you went above and beyond the "call of duty". (Look for answers that show the candidate is dependable.)
19 How much time do you spend transcribing, typing, and distributing reports of diagnostic procedures for interpretation by physician?
20 What kind of experience do you have operating diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast enhanced radiographs of heart and cardiovascular system?
21 In your experience, what is the key to developing a good team? (Look for how they build mutual trust, respect, and cooperation.)
22 Provide a time when you dealt calmly and effectively with a high-stress situation.
23 Provide an example of a time when you were able to demonstrate excellent listening skills. What was the situation and outcome?
24 Share an experience in which your attention to detail and thoroughness had an impact on your last company.
25 Provide an experience in which you were sensitive to somone's needs or feelings. How did your helpfulness affect your work environment?
26 What system do you use to check, test, and maintain cardiology equipment, making minor repairs when necessary, to ensure proper operation?
27 How do you balance cooperation with others and independent thinking? Share an example. (Try to determine if the candidate has a cooperative attitude or is otherwise good-natured.)
28 What have you found to be the best way to monitor the performance of your work and/or the work of others? Share a time when you had to take corrective action.
29 Name a time when your patience was tested. How did you keep your emotions in check?
30 Tell me about a time when you developed your own way of doing things or were self-motivated to finish an important task.