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Question 29 of 30 for our Surgical First Assistant Mock Interview

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Question 29 of 30

What do you dislike most about being a surgical first assistant?

"The thing I dislike about being a surgical first assistant actually has nothing to do with my job title. What I dislike, like everyone in the healthcare industry, is having to acknowledge that we cannot heal or save everyone. Sometimes we go into a surgery and the patient tolerates a procedure well and recovers without incident. Other times, the patient's condition is too fragile and they do not survive. That is the most difficult thing about my job."

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How to Answer: What do you dislike most about being a surgical first assistant?

Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Surgical First Assistant job interview.

  • 29. What do you dislike most about being a surgical first assistant?

      How to Answer

      No matter what job a person has, there are things that we like and dislike. Remember to answer honestly, but cautiously. You don't want to say 'I don't like not being the surgeon.' You chose this career, and don't want it to look like you have regrets now. Try to make your answer be something that is something that interviewer could relate to whether he has worked as a surgical first assistant or not.

      Written by Darby Faubion on December 13th, 2018

      Entry Level

      "The thing I dislike the most is that I don't get to spend one on one time with my patients and get to know them. I love what I do, but most of the time, my patients are either sedated or are being sedated by the time they get to me and they wake up in recovery when I am no longer with them."

      Written by Darby Faubion on December 13th, 2018

      Answer Example

      "The thing I dislike about being a surgical first assistant actually has nothing to do with my job title. What I dislike, like everyone in the healthcare industry, is having to acknowledge that we cannot heal or save everyone. Sometimes we go into a surgery and the patient tolerates a procedure well and recovers without incident. Other times, the patient's condition is too fragile and they do not survive. That is the most difficult thing about my job."

      Written by Darby Faubion on December 13th, 2018

      Experienced

      "That is kind of a hard question to answer. I suppose if I had to choose something that I really dislike about being a surgical assistant, it would be that I never know how my patients are after they are discharged from surgical care. I am in the operating room and assist in some of the most critical times of a patient's life and then when we are finished, they are transferred to the recovery area and either to the hospital floor or discharged to home. There is no time to have a personal relationship with patients like there is for doctors or nurses in clinics or long-term care facilities. Still, I love what I do and wouldn't change careers for anything."

      Written by Darby Faubion on December 13th, 2018

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "I've spent a lot of time building rapport with patients and their families. I recall from my surgical rotation that I was able to speak with the patient just prior to their surgery and sometimes the next day. Very short interactions is the part of being a first assist that would be easy to dislike; however, being a part of the surgical treatment of so many will be a more than acceptable trade."

      Rachelle's Feedback

      If you are a person who thrives on longer-term relationships and interactions, this could certainly be a downside. Are there any actions you can put into place to alleviate this downside?

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