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Question 27 of 30 for our Respiratory Therapists Mock Interview

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Question 27 of 30

Does providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock make you nervous?

Work as a Respiratory Therapist can involve patients that are in an emergency type of situation. Your interviewer will be looking for your ability to stay focused on the task at hand in any situation. If you have direct experience, talk about a particular patient you worked with where the outcome was great because of your work.

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  • 27. Does providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock make you nervous?

      How to Answer

      Work as a Respiratory Therapist can involve patients that are in an emergency type of situation. Your interviewer will be looking for your ability to stay focused on the task at hand in any situation. If you have direct experience, talk about a particular patient you worked with where the outcome was great because of your work.

      Written by Ryan Brunner on June 3rd, 2021

      Entry Level

      "I am not a stranger working in stressful situations as I worked as a part-time EMT while attending school. In the emergencies I was put in as an EMT, I was able to keep a level head and stay focused on the task at hand in helping a patient. I've worked with patients that have been in bad auto accidents and who were suffering from illnesses like a stroke or heart attack. I feel this skill will transfer nicely to my career as a Respiratory Therapist."

      Written by Ryan Brunner on June 3rd, 2021

      Answer Example

      "Regardless of the situation my patient came from, I am focused on patient care. I am proud to be a part of the stabilizing process and hope to be able to assist in their recovery."

      Written by Ryan Brunner on June 3rd, 2021

      Experienced

      "Early in my career as a Respiratory Therapist, I'll easily admit that I did have difficulty working with emergency needs patients like those suffering a heart attack. In my first job, my supervisor gave me sound advice to stay focused on my goal with the patient and to not think about the state the patient is in. By staying focused from there on out in these high-pressure situations, I've been able to grow and thrive as an RT to the point where I've worked in fast-paced emergency departments and critical care units for many years."

      Written by Ryan Brunner on June 3rd, 2021