November 25, 2014

Watch the newest “I Am Texas Children’s” video featuring employee Tony Perez in West Campus – Ambulatory Services.

“I’ve been with Texas Children’s for 10 years. Every day is a new adventure. You come to work with a mindset of wanting to make a difference for patients and their families. I enjoy being part of that vision.”

Check out Perez’s video, and find out how you and your coworkers can be featured in the “I Am Texas Children’s” section on Connect.

October 28, 2014

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Anesthesia Tech Kelly Urquico recently received the Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus “Best of the West” employee recognition award.

The award is given out quarterly to employees who go above and beyond their normal job responsibilities.

Urquico joined Texas Children’s in February 2011 just as the organization was preparing to open the West Campus. He has been instrumental in the success of West Campus’ surgical services and is described by his colleagues as being diligent, willing to take on additional tasks without being asked, and helpful to all of his co-workers, including those outside his department.

“Kelly is passionate about his job, assists in training other employees, and consistently acts as a resource for the Perioperative Services Team,” said Michelle-Riley Brown, president of Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus. “He takes great pride in his work and always has a great attitude.”

August 12, 2014

Watch the newest “I am Texas Children’s” video featuring employee Dana Gonzales in West Campus – Diabetes/Endocrine Care Center. “As a pediatric nurse, I love taking care of children and providing support to their families. There’s always room to grow and learn new things at Texas Children’s.” Check out her video, and find out how you and your coworkers can be featured in the “I Am Texas Children’s” section on Connect.

June 10, 2014

Watch the newest “I am Texas Children’s” video featuring employee Susan Fernandez in West Campus Emergency Center. “I knew this would be an awesome place to work,” Susan said. “Everyone is so kind and generous, especially to the children.”

Check out her video, and find out how you and your coworkers can be featured in the “I Am Texas Children’s” section on Connect

March 4, 2014

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There are always people who stand out. Who go the extra mile even without being asked. Who stay late to comfort a patient family. Who have a passion for the mission and give their all to ever part of their job. Texas Children’s is full of these employees. That’s what makes us such a special place to work and the best place to receive care.

West Campus leadership is looking for those people amongst us. They’re developing a plan to recognize and honor those individuals who excel in exhibiting the characteristics outlined in the Texas Children’s Hospital Guiding Principles, demonstrate excellent customer service attributes, and deliver the finest possible work to our patients and their families.

As West Campus continues to grow, it is very important to recognize employees who work diligently each day to provide that WOW! customer service experience, treats everyone they meet with courtesy and respect, and always exhibits trustworthiness in all aspects of their job.

This new award will be named “Best of the West” and will be presented quarterly to a deserving West Campus employee, contractor or provider.

Read the criteria and fill out the nomination form now!

You may fill out the electronic form online and submit it, or you may place paper nominations in one of five (5) ballot boxes located around the campus. Ballot boxes are located in the Human Resources suite, within the third-floor Chapel lobby area, outside the entrance to DOTS Kitchen, within the Main Lobby, and in the second-floor corridor nearest the Emergency Center entry area.

Recipients of the “Best of the West” award will receive:

1. Use of specialized parking spot for the quarter
2. A paver stone with their name inscribed on it installed on the West Campus grounds
3. Their picture and biography on the monitor mounted outside of the Conference Center leading to DOTS Kitchen, and
4. Coupons for a free meal at DOTS Kitchen and a free drink from The Coffee Spot.

This is an opportunity to recognize the dedication of the entire team that is making Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus the very “Best of the West!”

February 18, 2014

A few weeks ago, the hundreds of Texas Children’s staff and employees streaming into the Hornberger Conference Center felt like guests at a premier gala. The room, filled with lush florals, candles and gorgeous linens welcomed and celebrated them. They were among the 376 employees beautifully honored for their years of service to Texas Children’s at the 26th Annual Employee Recognition Celebration on February 4.

“These 376 recipients represent 7,335 years of service to Texas Children’s Hospital – wow!” said President and CEO Mark A. Wallace, addressing the crowd. “What makes this event so special is that we are all here together. We are fully present – our fondest memories hand in hand with our dreams for the future.”

The audience was filled with long-time employees marking 15, 20, 25, 30, 25, 40 and 45 years of service to the organization. Among those honored was Senior Vice President Linda Aldred who typically leads the event from the podium each year but proudly took her seat as a 25-year honoree.

In addition to long-time honorees, recipients of the Mark A. Wallace Catalyst Leadership, Smiles, and Super Star awards were recognized.

Chief of Radiology Dr. George Bisset also addressed the audience, attributing the organization’s success and advancements to the contributions of each person in the room.

“Without a doubt, all of you have played a role in creating a world-class model for educating tomorrow’s health care leaders, solving some of the greatest medical mysteries that we deal with on a daily basis and delivering preeminent care to children and women,” Bisset said.

After an emotional story about his son – electrocuted as a child and cared for at Texas Children’s – Texas Children’s Board of Trustee member Merrell Athon thanked the employees for his son and the many, many children they’ve helped through the years.

“I’ve been a trustee at Texas Children’s Hospital for 26 years,” Athon said. “And I have never been more enthusiastic about the care we are providing for the children and women in our community and the wonderful teams and the fabulous facilities we have in place to heal sick children for generations to come.”

Congratulations to all of the honorees!

Click here for the Employee Recognition Celebration event program.