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Can you talk about a time you witnessed a colleague bending or breaking the rules or policies in the workplace? What did you do in that situation?
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Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
This question dives into UC Health's core value of integrity, or the ability to show strong morals or honesty. We have all been in this situation where a coworker isn't following procedures, protocols or policies and what you do in those situations tells a lot about your moral compass and the integrity that you show in situations. For you example, talk about what happened and what your course of action was. In most cases, a discussion with the rule bending colleague is warranted and if you took this path, explain your approach with your colleagues. If the colleague was malicious or safety was compromised, talk about how you had to take further measures in the situation.
Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
"As a Surgical Technician, cleanliness and sanitation are of utmost importance in the Operating Room and every OR has very strict guidelines on personal sterilization procedures. A couple of years ago, we had a newer Nurse Practitioner that was providing first assist duties to our Cardiac Surgeon. On her first case, I noticed that she didn't follow proper hand washing procedures prior to coming into the room. As she scrubbed up and went to open the OR room door, I immediately stopped her to remind her of the guidelines in place. She apologized and said she wasn't aware of the guidelines, even though they were posted above every sink in our OR. From that day forward, she followed the guidelines prior to each case and I'm happy I stopped her that day."
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