Medical Laboratory Technician Mock Interview
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The physical requirements of working as a medical lab tech can often be demanding. Do you feel like you are able to stand for long hours, or lift/transfer equipment, as needed?
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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.
Knowing the requirements for a job before applying is always important. As a medical laboratory technician, there will be a great deal of time spent standing and moving/lifting equipment. When applying for a job that requires some physical exertion, most interviewers will address that need during the interview. If you are capable of handling the physical work, say so. If you feel you can stand for long hours, but have trouble lifting heavy objects, say that, too. It is always best to address these issues during an interview rather than omitting the information just to get a job. This would be a good time for you to express your understanding of the importance of self-care when working a job that requires physical exertion.
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.
"Having worked as a lab tech now for five years, I am comfortable with all of the physical requirements of the job. I found out quickly in my first position out of school that proper footwear is extremely important. After a team meeting, we discussed some things that would help us be more comfortable and, as a result, our manager has put rubber mats at all of our workstations to make it easier to stand for long periods as well."
Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
"I am physically active outside of work and like working in an environment that keeps me busy and active. I feel very comfortable performing a job with the physical requirements of a medical laboratory technician. I utilize my off time to relax and practice good self-care."
Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
"I've learned to rotate my work in the lab to ensure that I am moving around from time to time to stretch my legs and body and this prevents me from feeling like there is too much of a toll taken on my body. I also really believe having a good exercise routine outside of work helps. It has helped me adjust, through time, to the demands of a physically exerting job."
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Yes, I am able to fulfill these physical requirements during a workday. I am fairly active outside of school so lifting heavy objects and standing for long hours is no problem for me. I understand my physical limits as well.
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