Clinical Laboratory Technician Mock Interview

Master 30 Clinical Laboratory Technician interview questions covering quality control, safety protocols, and diagnostic procedures.

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What is an A1C test used for and what do the different results indicate?

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Darby Faubion

Darby Faubion has been a Nurse and Allied Health Educator for over 20 years. She has clinical experience in several specialty areas, including pediatrics, medical-surgical, critical care, and hospice.

"An A1C level helps determine if a patient has diabetes. It can show whether a person is pre-diabetic or actually has developed diabetes, depending on the level."

Darby Faubion

"An A1C level is used to determine if a patient has diabetes. A result of 6.5 percent or higher on two separate occasions indicates diabetes. A result between 5.7 and 6.4 percent is considered prediabetes, which indicates a high risk of developing diabetes. For most people who have previously diagnosed diabetes, an A1C level of 7 percent or less is a common treatment target."

Heather Douglass

Heather Douglass has over 20 years of experience as a Career Coach, Recruiter, and HR Specialist. Much of her experience is as a Technical Recruiter in the healthcare industry.

The A1C test is a common blood test used to diagnose type 1 and type 2 diabetes and then to gauge how well a patient is managing diabetes. Taking the time to know what a test is for, rather than simply drawing blood and sending it over to the lab, shows the interviewer that you have a true interest in your job as a clinical lab tech.

Heather Douglass

Heather Douglass has over 20 years of experience as a Career Coach, Recruiter, and HR Specialist. Much of her experience is as a Technical Recruiter in the healthcare industry.

"An A1C level is used to help diagnose a patient with diabetes. An A1C level of 6.5 percent or higher on two separate occasions indicates that a patient has diabetes."

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30Clinical Laboratory Technician Interview Questions & Answers

1.What is an A1C test used for and what do the different results indicate?

2.Do you feel you are capable of being a good team player?

3.What is an HIV test window?

4.What is PKU and when is it normally diagnosed?

5.Why is a discard tube necessary when drawing a light blue top?

6.What is an ANA used for?

7.Do you anticipate any changes in your life within the next 12-24 months that may cause you to have to relocate or leave this job?

8.If you could choose a specific schedule or shift, what would that be?

9.Would you ever consider relocation? If so, what areas are you open to?

10.What makes you think you will be successful at our organization?

11.What would you describe as your biggest weakness?

12. If you were the person responsible for hiring new employees, what qualities would you look for in a candidate, and do you think you possess those qualities?

13.What is the purpose of a platelet aggregation test and what color tube would you use to collect the specimen?

14.How would you deal with an angry patient, and why?

15.Do you feel you have strong relationship building skills?

16.Have you ever considered going back to school and obtaining a higher/different degree?

17.What is a CMP?

18.What are some ways that technicians can prevent making mistakes when performing venipunctures?

19.Have you ever worked in an environment in which your co-workers were from diverse backgrounds?

20.Has there ever been a time that you had a disagreement with a co-worker, and if so, how was it resolved?

21.How do you handle stressful situations?

22.What are some things that you do to help promote balance in your life?

23.Clinical Lab Technicians in our facility may be asked to work on rotation. Are you prepared to work evenings, weekends, overtime and holidays as required?