beginnings
how I got started | I worked as an Emergency Department
Registration Clerk at Routt Memorial Hospital in Steamboat Springs,
Colorado. I enjoyed the great environment, the people, and how everyone
shared a common purpose of taking care of the community. People wanted
to be there and it made me want to be a part of it.
inspiration
why this job?| Simply, I like that we are here to make a
difference in people's lives. We share their experiences. Whether it's
the birth of a child, putting them back together after an emergency or
being with them as they cope with the aging process, we get to wear our
hearts on our sleeves and connect with people who will remember us for
the rest of our lives.
love
why I love this job!| I like that every day we have the
opportunity to make an impression on the people we help. My job is to
work with our team to make sure it's a positive one. I like the
complexity of each challenge. I like that we get to create programs and
needed services by inspiring a team of dedicated caregivers to work
towards a shared vision. I like that when we help our patients, they
tell their family and friends about their experience and the difference
MountainView Hospital made for them. In addition to supporting the
hospital, I also have the opportunity to help others through involvement
in community organizations, such as the Goodwill Community Advisory
Board, Nevada Hospital Association and Las Vegas Tech Center.
work
my typical day| A typical day for me includes meeting with
physicians, the management team and our employees. We spend a lot of
time looking for ways to improve our hospital, meet our goals and solve
any problems. I also try to break away from these meetings as much as
possible to go on rounds to see patients to remind myself why we do what
we do.
challenges
what they are | Leadership is dependent on sharing a vision and
gaining buy-in from the team. In today's environment, so many people are
trying to get different things from the organization. You need to be
able to balance the need to treat everyone equitably while finding an
individual connection that makes them feel they are committed to our
organization.
upside
all about growth | Careers in healthcare are always in demand,
whether that means becoming a CEO, nurse, physician, respiratory
therapist or social worker. Hospital CEOs start in all different places.
Some have degrees in hospital administration, while others have started
their careers as a direct patient caregiver. Whatever route you take,
use the experience to learn something about healthcare and the ultimate
goal of working for the patient.
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