Hershey Medical Center, College of Medicine announce Employee of Year, Employee of Month award winners
Hershey Medical Center, the College of Medicine and Penn State Health Medical Group Academic Practice Division have named Jill Enck Employee of the Year. At the same time, the organizations are honoring the 2019–2020 Employee of the Month winners.
Any employee from Hershey Medical Center, the College of Medicine and Penn State Health Medical Group Academic Practice Division may nominate a colleague for Employee of the Month through PAWS UP! Winners are then considered for the Employee of the Year award. Managers and physicians are not eligible.
Winners exhibit consistent compassion, concern and care for patients, their families, visitors and colleagues. They are effective and competent in work responsibilities, and display the attributes of Penn State Health’s RITE (Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence) values.
More about the winners:
Employee of the Year
Jill Enck, surgical technologist, Operating Room, has been with the Hershey Medical Center for 25 years. She is known for being a versatile surgical technologist, working across multiple clinical specialties. Jill is respected for her extensive knowledge about surgical procedures and her commitment to sterile technique, as well as looking for new and better ways to get the job done safely and efficiently. Compassionate and caring, Jill is committed to the patients. She also mentors new staff and teaches instrumentation, sterile technique and surgical procedures at Harrisburg Area Community College.
The 2019–2020 Employees of the Month go above and beyond in carrying out their job responsibilities, supporting team members and caring for patients and families. Their nominators are big fans. Read what they have to say:
May 2019 – Christopher Brennan, staff nurse, Observation Unit
”Christopher’s respect for others, his open and honest communication, teamwork, and his strive for excellence makes him stand out from his team.”
June 2019 – LeAnne Rytel, physician assistant, Adult Bone and Joint
“LeAnne is compassionate when caring for her patients. She is always striving to provide the best care and answers to her patient.”
July 2019 – RaeAnne Stees, staff nurse, Inpatient Cancer Institute
“I believe that Rae has figured out that ‘compassion’ is one of the most important and meaningful things in life, and I believe Rae deserves this award because she demonstrates that in everything she does.”
August 2019 – Jordan Shouey, transplant coordinator, Heart and Vascular
“Jordan is always the first to volunteer and the last to leave. He builds trust with his team and leadership and exemplifies the hospital’s RITE values.”
September 2019 – Ed Ginder, food service worker, Main Kitchen
“Ed is a food service worker who inspires teamwork and efficiency by his example of work ethic and generosity. Ed is a natural leader.”
October 2019 – Susan Atwood, technical lab associate II, Special Hematology Lab
“Susan is a valuable member of the special hematology lab. She is responsible, reliable, and resourceful. She … has knowledge that cannot be quantified.”
November 2019 – William (Billy) Weikel, fire safety inspector, Safety Department
“He interacts with staff from all levels of the organization with respect, encourages inclusivity and teamwork and inspires those around him to do the same.”
December 2019 – Drew Heying, child life specialist, Children’s Miracle Network Child Life
“What is most impactful to me is the number of families who remember Drew – most often by name – and the positive lasting impression he leaves on the family and patient.”
January 2020 – Richard Vickroy, group leader, central plant, Facilities
“Rich has the most in-depth knowledge when it comes to operations within the utility plants. He often fields questions from the other operators when he is off duty.”
February 2020 – Jill Enck, surgical technologist II, Operating Room
“Jill knows her job inside and out. She not only has the ability to anticipate a surgeon’s needs, but she is able to point out what needs to be done.”
March 2020 – Richard Schell, chem clave operator, Facilities
“Rick is always willing to take on the task or help out his co-workers when needed. He is always in pursuit of new ideas to make the department run more efficiently.”
April 2020 – Alisa Manari, patient and family representative, Patient Relations
“Alisa is an employee who comes to work every single day to make a difference in our patients/families lives. She is compassionate about the work she does.”
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