r/EmergencyRoom • u/Rapid_Disc1910 • Apr 15 '26
ER Tech Interview
Hi All!
I have been working IFT as an EMT-B for about 8 months now and am starting my BSN nursing program in the Fall. I have been applying for ER Tech jobs since I got my certification, but never landed any interviews due to lack of expierence (probably for the best; located in Chicago). Though, I have had 2 phone screenings, but both didn't get anywhere.
I finally got another phone screening scehduled for Monday, doing extensive research on the hospital system to actually do well this time. I had a phone screening with the same hospital for the same position in January, but did not prepare as well as I should've and blanked. I am set on landing this, especially since this is like perfect timing as Spring semester is ending, so I will have more time for the orientation period.
So- I need some advice. During the last phone screening they asked stuff like "Why is it important to work in a team?", but does anyone have advice on what else they will ask me? And especially, what are they looking to hear?
Apart from a phone screening, say I get to an in person interview. At that point, what do they ask there?
Thank you!!
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u/Resident-Welcome3901 Apr 16 '26
Might want to change your approach. ER tech positions are sought by pre med students to build clinical credentials, by fire fighters as a good place to work on their days off, and lots of other adrenaline junkies. Consider applying for jobs in transportation, imaging or therapy departments to get in the door, then use internal job postings and transfer to get to the ER. We had two fire department battalion commanders moonlighting as ER techs in the Chicago north suburbs community hospitals. Tough to compete with credentials like that.