Interview assistance: Health Care Assistant

[kcsmira]

Hey guys!

I've never posted in here, but I figured I'd give it a shot. I have worked for a hospital as an MA for 6+ years, and after 7 application periods, was finally accepted into nursing school *woofrigginhoo*! In such, I need to transition out of my current position which is M-F days, into a position with more flexibility in terms of nights and weekends so that I may maintain a position while going to school. I landed an interview in the eICU as a HCA, and was hoping that you guys might be able to assist me on some possible questions that may be asked. I don't know a whole lot about the eICU, and while I'm going to talk to my ICU CNA/RN friends here I figured this forum might be a good resource as well.

The questions I'm specifically trying to prepare for are the situational questions that may be asked. I had an interview as a US/NA a couple of months ago and was hit with questions that I didn't really expect - and while I didn't completely blow the interview over them, I would like to be more prepared this round, in the event that they make an appearance again. I assume the HCA questions may be similar to PCT/PCA/NA questions, although in this particular environment, no hands on patient care is taking place. Anyone who knows anything about the details of the eICU would be greatly helpful as well - I would like to be as informed as possible so that I can shake some of my interview jitters and possibly be offered this position!

Anything helps! Thank you!!!