Talk about a time you had to work with a new technology. What did you do to ensure proficiency as quickly as possible?
Technological advancements in anesthesiology started by making anesthesia possible for patients and have advanced to make it safer over the years. As time moves forward, technology will continue to make it more efficient in the future. While you may be academically gifted, your interviewers need to get a sense that you would come to their institution with the ability to pick up and master any new technologies in the field during your time there.
Think of a time you had to learn new technology, and ensure that your example proves your ability to study, learn, and master its use in short order. Then, as you answer, tell your interviewing team that you know you may be learning a new EMR and other medical equipment if you were to join their team and that you are willing and ready to be a great learner of any new technologies thrown your way during your time with them.
"First and foremost, I want you to know that I would join your team willing and ready to embrace technology to provide the best patient care possible. I've always been enamored by the technological advancements in healthcare over the years. Last year, my department started utilizing a smartphone application for ultrasound monitoring, and this has been a huge breakthrough for monitoring central line placement and regional anesthesia. From the day we implemented the new technology, I worked with IT training staff to learn the ins and outs of the app. Today, I can monitor multiple patients at one time from anywhere in the hospital or home, and it has been game-changing for our practice."
