EMPLOYEES SHARE THEIR WHY

“I chose Respiratory Therapy because it helps so many people. My son was born with insufficient surfactant in his lungs. After finding this out and spending the next week in the NICU with him, I decided to make a career change and try to help people in the same way my boy was. My favorite thing about what I do is helping our community breathe easier and helping them feel better. I love working at Methodist Atascosa because the staff is like family and I get to help my community.”

“Twenty-three years ago, I went through one of the scariest times of my life. I was 24 weeks pregnant and became very ill. My doctor had no other choice but to deliver my baby. My baby girl was 14.5 ounces and 11 inches long. We spent the next three and a half months at Main Methodist NICU. During that time, we met some amazing nurses. Not only did they do what was necessary to ensure my baby survived, but they also went above and beyond. They cared for us like family. I knew then that I wanted to do the same for other families. I have now been a nurse for almost 20 years, and each day my goal is still to do for my patients and their families as those nurses did for us. Everyone here at Methodist Atascosa has that same goal, and that is why this hospital has been my second home for most of my nursing career.”

“There are very few professions where you can touch the lives of others and make a difference in them; and for this reason, I love my job!”

“I enjoy my job in healthcare, more specifically the medical laboratory profession, because we make a difference in people’s lives. Medical laboratory professionals play a vital role in the diagnosis, treatment, management, and prevention of disease. It is an honor to be a leader of medical laboratory professionals that care for patients and who contribute to the decisions made by physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals that impact patient care.”

“I love being a behavioral health technician because of the potential impact I can have on the lives of my patients. In a psychiatric unit, patients are often going through one of the most stressful periods in their lives, so even just a smile and some kind words can go a long way. As a behavioral health employee, I cannot express how lucky I am and how fulfilling it is to be able to provide support to some of the most vulnerable populations in our city.”

- Francisca Sneed, Behavioral Health Tech at Methodist Hospital | Specialty and Transplant

“I like to assist patients and get their rooms ready for their stay. I love where I work and whom I work with. I wake up every morning with a positive attitude because of the environment I am in.”

-Aaron Gonzalez, Facilities Management at Methodist Hospital | Texsan

“I enjoy taking care of our patients by making sure their meals align with their nutrition and diet plan. I also enjoy providing exceptional service to both the patients and our staff.”

-Lucia Gonzales, FNS Cook at Methodist Hospital | Texsan

“When I first started as a respiratory therapist, I always had the patient’s best interest in mind. I also love the education aspect of my job. As the years went by, I gained experience and I was able to share my knowledge and skills with new hires. I have been with Methodist for 26 years, it is my home.”

-Ernest Garcia, Respiratory Therapy Supervisor at Methodist Hospital | Texsan

“I am one of the two Patient Gaming and Technology Specialists at Methodist Children’s Hospital and I’ve been in this role for a little over five years. I do what I do because ‘I get paid to play video games for a living’ is a really fun way to explain my job, if not wholly accurate. I love that I make a difference in our patient’s stays, helping turn a hospitalization into and fun and exciting visit. I do what I do because seeing a patient go from sad and unhappy to ‘I don’t want to go home’ is always rewarding. And for the smiles. The smiles are great.

-Alexander Pereira, Patient Gaming and Technology Specialist at Methodist Children’s Hospital