Stony Brook University Hospital Interview Questions
Go Back1. Stony Brook University Hospital has a diverse workforce. When have you worked amongst a diverse group of people?
2. Have you ever had to collaborate with a patient regarding their care? If so, why was it important to do so?
3. Do you think it is possible to be a good team member, yet disagree with the leader?
4. Why do you think you will be successful in this role with Stony Brook University Hospital?
5. If you came to work for Stony Brook University Hospital, would the transition to the Long Island area be difficult for you?
6. Rate your problem solving skills from 1-10. How do you justify your rating?
7. In your opinion, what makes you a great problem solver?
8. What type of work environment do you dislike working in?
9. At Stony Brook University Hospital, we pride ourselves on being an HRO - a high reliability organization. How do you ensure that your work is error free on a day to day basis?
10. Think about a difficult boss, professor or coworker. What made him or her difficult? How did you successfully interact with this person?
11. If Stony Brook University Hospital hired you today, what would you accomplish first?
12. If you could expand your knowledge and expertise in any healthcare service area, which would you choose?
13. What part of your healthcare career brings you the most stress?
14. Tell me about yourself.
15. Stony Brook University Hospital supports a healthy work/life balance for all employees. How do you balance life and work?
16. Stony Brook University Hospital is continually involved in groundbreaking medical research. Have you ever been involved in medical research during your career?
17. Patient care requires a strong amount of compassion. Do you consider yourself a compassionate person?
18. How would you describe your personality?
19. When have you shown a willingness to learn a new method or new approach to solving a problem?
20. Stony Brook University Hospital seeks to hire those with strong problem solving skills. When were you able to successfully resolve a problem in the workplace?
21. At Stony Brook University Hospital we seek to hire individuals who have ambitions of growing their career. Where do you see yourself in 3-5 years?
22. At Stony Brook University Hospital, accountability is an integral part of our ICARE philosophy. Talk about a time where you were accountable for your actions after making a mistake on the job. How did you go about owning up to that mistake?
23. It is often said that a career in healthcare is a 'thankless job'. How can we keep you motivated and engaged, even on the days when you feel your work goes unnoticed?
24. If you could expand your knowledge and expertise in any area of healthcare services, which would you choose?
25. Healthcare service companies require strong organizational skills and attention to detail. How do you ensure that your work is properly organized, and highly accurate?
26. In order to work for Stony Brook University Hospital, you must be able to pass a full criminal background check. Do you consent to a full background check?
27. What is your patient care philosophy?
28. Talk about a time where you had to approach your leader about handling a difficult situation in the workplace when other colleagues were hesitant to do so. Why was it important that you did this?
29. Tell me about your healthcare related education and training.
30. In the healthcare services industry there are many emotions in a day. Have your emotions ever been in the way of your productivity?
31. At Stony Brook University Hospital we seek to hire individuals who display a keen interest in the healthcare arena. Would you consider yourself dedicated to a career in healthcare services?