The Rewards and Retention Committee presented this quarter’s Woodlands Shining Star award to, physical therapy ambulatory service representative, Jessica ‘Jessi’ Carcamo, and radiologist, Dr. Marla Sammer.
“To say she is innovative is an understatement,” Kelsi Martinez, child-life specialist, said. “Jessi was a huge part of the success for both our hospital’s Camp For All 2U event, as well as the holiday bike giveaway.”
Carcamo, was nominated by her colleagues for being an invaluable contributor to Texas Children’s One Amazing Team. Known for her bright smile and always positive attitude, Carcamo embodies what it means to embrace freedom, amplify unity, and live compassionately. She goes above and beyond, even when doing things outside of her job description.
“She embraces and completes any goal with enthusiasm and spirit,” Child-Life Specialist Barbara Bledsoe explained. “Overall, Jessi’s genuine outlook that patients and parents are an extension of the hospital family, is what makes her so deserving of this award.”
Sammer was nominated by her peers in Radiology for always giving so much of herself to both her team and patients. When it comes to patients receiving the best and most timely care, x-ray technologist, Robyn Pacheco, explained how Sammer has consistently worked late hours and through lunch to provide patient care.
“She is truly a team player and has the patient’s best interest at heart,” Pacheco said. “Whether it is working with the technologists to help streamline dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA), scan protocols or with anesthesia to create a standard operating procedure for using general anesthesia in voiding cyst urethrograms, Dr. Sammer embodies the leading tirelessly core value. She thoroughly educates staff with patience and kindness.”
Dr. Victor Seghers, Radiology Service Chief of Community, says that the one thing that he admires most about Sammer is her ability to regularly pitch in and assist in patient care when others are caught up in other work duties.
Congratulations Jessi and Dr. Sammer and thank you for being the shining stars that you are, and going above and beyond for our patients, families, and co-workers!