"I have watched Gloria work solo in sterile processing over the last
several months. She has adjusted her hours to keep this essential
department running smoothly so that our surgical patients are kept
safe," says nominator and co-worker Adrienne Hahn."She has a
wonderful sense of humor and handles what would be normally a very
stressful time with that sense of humor and hard work. She makes
ALMH a great place to work and creates a great patient experience by
running a vital department well under difficult circumstances."
Givens has worked in sterile processing for 11 years, though she
previously worked at ALMH in physical therapy for 13 years. Her
current role required a three-month course and certification with
the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material
Management. She must also receive continuing education annually to
maintain her position.
In sterile processing at ALMH, Givens performs cleaning,
disinfection, sterilization and inventory management activities for
clinical departments in the hospital.
"Every day is a little different. That's what I love," Givens
says. "You never know what might have happened the night before or
what they'll add on for today. We are just one of the departments
that keep all departments ready for babies, surgeries and
emergencies."
She enjoys working at ALMH because it's a fun and challenging
career, and it's gratifying.
"At the end of the day, going home knowing you gave your very
best that someone else may benefit ... is very self-satisfying," she
says. "Not to mention all the other great people who do this without
even thinking, just caring for you."
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Sterile processing is a great job for those who are
detail-oriented and like the daily feeling of accomplishment,
according to Givens.
"If you'd like a career that's constantly moving toward the
future and improving the quality of daily living for a patient to
achieve after a surgery, this just might be for you," she says.
ALMH employs more than 290 in a wide variety of job functions. A
different employee is honored each month for their commitment to
creating great patient experiences, getting great results and making
ALMH a great place to work.
[Text from file received
from Abraham Lincoln Memorial
Hospital]
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