Testimonials
What is your best advice for success on the job?
- "I try to treat every patient and family as though they are the only people affected so they have my undivided care, focus and dedication."
-Beth Smith-Boivin,
Social Worker and Director of the Anne B. Goldberg Resource Center
(1/30/07) - "Come to work each day with a good attitude and a positive outlook."
-Maureen Murphy Tanner,
ASA V in Shipping and Receiving
(1/30/07) - "Treat each patient the way you
would want yourself and your family members treated."
-Laurie DiMura,
Registered Nurse Practitioner
(12/30/08) -
"Remind yourself why you chose a career in health care and that we're (mankind) all in the same boat. Resolve to be empathetic and to make a difference.""Love what you do, give your best every day and always go that
extra step for someone."-Kim Dunbrook-Babbie,
Senior Internal Auditor
Corporate Compliance & Audit
(7/7/09)
-Timothy Carey,
Clinical Education Coordinator in Cardio-Respiratory Services
(2/28/06) - "Chances are you cannot do your job successfully without the assistance of a few of your co-workers. Use one another for support and the day will go much more smoothly and you'll get so much more accomplished."
-Angeliki "Kiki" Kolios,
Acute Adult Dialysis and Renal Transplant Social Worker
(4/15/07) - "Just be yourself and try to make patients take their minds off why they are in the hospital."
-Brian French,
Patient Care Associate
(6/15/07) -
"One should feel good about all their accomplishments whether big or small while performing their duties.""Communicate with and support your fellow workers. If you help them they will help you."
-Barbara Eriole,
Lab technician in cytology
(5/15/07)
-Otis Ricks,
Mental Health Assistant in the Psychiatry Unit
(8/15/07) - "While pursuing a career always strive to portray a professional
work ethic because you never know what doors your
current position will open."
-Jaret Lange,
Phlebotomist
(9/30/08)
Why did you choose a career in health care?
- "I always wanted to work in some aspect of hands-on health care delivery. I didn't choose health care---it chose me!"
-Timothy Carey
Clinical Education Coordinator in Cardio-Respiratory Services
(2/28/06) - "To help make a difference."
-Tina Perone
ASA VII in the Animal Resources Facility
(8/30/06) -
"Although biology was my most difficult subject when I was an"We are all put on this earth for a reason and mine is helping others"
-Brian French,
Patient Care Associate
(6/15/07)
undergraduate, it was the subject that sparked my interest
most. I had a desire to learn about health sciences."
-Jaret Lange
Phlebotomist
(9/30/08) - "I enjoy the health care setting and I enjoy helping people. To receive a thank you or see a smile on a patient or family member's face is reason enough to work here."
-Eric Milanese,
Foreman in Facility Maintenance
(11/30/06) - "Working in a hospital setting allows for a new experience everyday. You get to learn new aspects about the patient population, build on skills, and try those techniques out depending on the patients needs. There is nothing mundane about the experience."
-Angeliki "Kiki" Kolios,
Acute Adult Dialysis and Renal Transplant Social Worker
(4/15/07)
What makes Albany Med a "Great Place to work?"
- "Knowing that we're giving our patients the best care available anywhere."
-Maureen Murphy Tanner,
ASA V in Shipping and Receiving
(1/30/07) -
"My colleagues are what keep me coming to work each and every day. I have found some of my dearest friendships at the Birthplace. I know in good times and bad, they are here for me to lend a helping hand, a thoughtful word or a kind smile. I am blessed to have found such lovely, warm and intelligent"The customer service policy attracted me to the job, and the customer service oriented people we hire makes this a great place to work."
-Susan Batchelorm,
Patient access administrative support associate
(7/15/07)
people to work with.."
-Jean Rowe,
RN
(2/1/09) - "How my co-workers treat me. They think about me everyday. They are the best and make it easy for me to come to work every day."
-Barbara Eriole,
Lab Technician in Cytology
(2/15/07) - "The dedication and professionalism of the people I work with."
-Otis Ricks,
Mental Health Assistant in the Psychiatry Unit
(8/15/07) - "The staff and patients have loyalty to AMC. Many on staff have
been here for years, and the patients consistently get their care
at AMC. It allows continuity of care—even in anesthesia."
-Christine Dearth
MD
(6/30/08) - "Working with people from different nationalities."
-Loan Tran
PSA from D4N
(12/30/06) - "Making people happy."
-Fahrija Shameti
PSA from D4N
(12/30/06) - "There's so much opportunity available to health care professionals here."
-Karen Clement-O'Brien,
MS, RN, Director of the Center for Learning and Development
(8/30/06) - "The co-workers and colleagues, the stimulating environment of an academic medical center, and knowing that we're giving our patients the best care available anywhere."
-Timothy Carey,
Clinical Education Coordinator in Cardio-Respiratory Services
(2/28/06)