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Medical Laboratory Technician Mock Interview

Question 1 of 40 for our Medical Laboratory Technician Mock Interview

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Tell me about a time you experienced a significant change in your workplace and how you adapted to the change?

In any healthcare setting, change is inevitable. Technology, processes, leadership, laws, and organizations change. The interviewer is looking for cues from you that you are willing to embrace change without it being disruptive to your work productivity.

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How to Answer: Tell me about a time you experienced a significant change in your workplace and how you adapted to the change?

Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Medical Laboratory Technician job interview.

  • 1. Tell me about a time you experienced a significant change in your workplace and how you adapted to the change?

      Why the Interviewer Asks This Question

      In any healthcare setting, change is inevitable. Technology, processes, leadership, laws, and organizations change. The interviewer is looking for cues from you that you are willing to embrace change without it being disruptive to your work productivity.

      Written by Heather Douglass

      Entry Level Example

      "When I was in college, I worked at a large grocery store as a cashier. After working there for one year, the company purchased a new touchscreen register system that replaced the old system I was familiar with. For me, knowing how much the new system would help our work process made it easy to embrace the change. Moving forward, I fully understand how the healthcare world needs to embrace change on a regular basis and you'll find that I'm a person that will help encourage a positive outlook regarding change among my peers."

      Written by Ryan Brunner

      Answer Example

      "The biggest change that I had to endure was an organizational merger when a private lab I was working for merged with a larger health system. During this merger, our work location changed. Along with that change came the task of learning new company policies and procedures, new equipment, and new coworkers. With a focus on the end in mind and how great it was going to be to work for a much larger and well-established employer, I chose to have a positive outlook and tried to encourage others who were affected by the merge to be positive as well."

      Written by Heather Douglass

      Experienced Example

      "About five years ago, my organization purchased a new benchtop centrifuge. The new centrifuge allowed us to complete our work in almost half the time. Many of my peers were apprehensive about the change, so I took that as an opportunity to be a positive influence by encouraging them regarding the benefits of a new machine, both for us and for our patients. In the end, it turned out to be a great addition to our lab."

      Written by Ryan Brunner

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "We have new machines in Chemistry. We daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance in our shift. I need to take a step forward by lerning all those weekly and monthly, as well as the needs maintenance. I always have an interest in learning new skills. That's one of my passion"

      Lauren's Feedback

      Be mindful to not only answer every question adequately, but efficiently. Be mindful of spelling errors by reading each response back to make edits. You want the interviewer to know you take the interview process seriously, since attention to detail is a large requirement of the role you are applying for.
      "My department received all new machines which required daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance. In order to effectively continue my duties, I needed to learn the new machines and conduct the necessary maintenance during my shifts. I liked the change, because it caused me to learn new skills. I am always open to learning new things, and can adapt to changes smoothly."
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