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Question 28 of 35 for our Radiation Therapists Mock Interview

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Question 28 of 35

What would you do if the linear accelerator was not working correctly?

"Depending on what the machine is doing, I may check to see if it is overheated. The machines I've used tend to shut down on busy days when overused. If overheating is not the cause, I will reboot the machine. Then, if necessary, I will call the support line located on the machine. It's best if I can figure out the issue without taking up the time of another therapist."

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  • 28. What would you do if the linear accelerator was not working correctly?

      Why the Interviewer Asks This Question

      If the linear accelerator is not working correctly, you may need to troubleshoot the issue and make necessary repairs or adjustments to get it back up and running. In the meantime, you may need to reschedule appointments or use alternative treatment methods to ensure patients receive the necessary care.

      The interviewer would like to know how you go about solving a problem. How you troubleshoot or look for answers to questions will say a lot about who you are as an employee. Show the interviewer that you are confident enough to find the answers you need without being a distraction in the workplace. Draw from your experience and training, thinking about some common problems you have experienced when working with these machines.

      Written by Krista Wenz on August 19th, 2023

      1st Answer Example

      "Depending on what the machine is doing, I may check to see if it is overheated. The machines I've used tend to shut down on busy days when overused. If overheating is not the cause, I will reboot the machine. Then, if necessary, I will call the support line located on the machine. It's best if I can figure out the issue without taking up the time of another therapist."

      Written by Krista Wenz on August 19th, 2023

      2nd Answer Example

      "I recently learned how to perform a hard reset on the linear accelerator machines in my clinic. That solves most of the issues that come up with the machine. If there is a significant issue, I will page our maintenance department. I try to find the answers by myself as often as possible. However, I don't want to slow down our day by focusing on activities where someone else is stronger."

      Written by Krista Wenz on August 19th, 2023

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "Alert technicians/ engineers immediately. Make patients aware of delay. Potentially transfer some patients to another machine if possible. Annotate issue in the fault log. Update electronic patient records of machine fault/delay for managing executives to see. Alert operations manager or head of radiotherapy if the machine becomes out of action."

      Cindy's Feedback

      Good! Your answer is a good "360" view since you've hit on root-cause problem-solving, immediate action, and follow-up. You're demonstrating a lot of experience and a holistic approach. Nice work!

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