How to Answer: How have you used technology to better help our patients?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Speech Pathology job interview.
8. How have you used technology to better help our patients?
How to Answer
Technology is rapidly changing in the world and the field of Speech Language Pathology has seen many great advancements to help in the care of patients needing it. The interviewer is looking to gain some insight into what breakthroughs in technology you have worked with and find out how they have helped you. Talk about some of the advancements that you've seen and make it clear that you are open to trying new advancements in the name of treating patients more effectively.
Written by Heather Douglass
Entry Level
"During my fellowship program, I was exposed to working with different alternative communication devices with patients that had suffered a stroke. While not being able to effectively communicate, these devices enabled the patients to communicate with both myself and their loved ones by both a picture board and a sophisticated computer program on a laptop unit. I was able to pick up very easily on how to administer the program and use it with the patients."
Written by Ryan Brunner
Answer Example
"Recently, I have began using a couple of new technological advancements with the kids that I work with. I was a proponent in my school district to begin using tablet devices that have many great apps available for the younger kids. I have found that the kids are much more engaged in the learning processes using the tablets versus traditional pen and paper methods."
Written by Heather Douglass
Experienced
"During my career working as a Speech Pathologist, I have seen many great advancements in technology to assist in taking care of my patients. At the same time as time has progressed, most people in the field have seen increasing caseloads as well. The changes in technology have both helped my patients and myself to become a more efficient worker. Aside from the patient focused technologies, the one thing that has helped me become a better SLP is the internet and the ability to connect with colleagues in my specialty all over the world. I am a member of several groups and subscribe to a few of the SLP blogs. Connecting with these groups keeps me up to date in the field and at the top of my game."
Written by Ryan Brunner