Unmatched dedication
Rose Sanchez is a daily fixture at UCHealth Parkview Medical Center, her presence as integral to the place as the patients themselves.
Sanchez joined Parkview’s environmental services department on Feb. 1, 1991. Over the last 33 years, Sanchez has seen a lot of changes in health care and to the Parkview campus. But it is in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) where she truly shines.
As an EVS technician, she hasn’t just become familiar with the staff; she’s become a beloved figure to patients and their families alike. Her warm smile and kind words are a constant source of comfort in times of distress.
“I love it here – I see things every day that inspire me,” said Sanchez. “I work with a terrific crew. I see the things that they do to care for patients, and they are fantastic. They inspire me.”
In the NICU, Sanchez works tirelessly to ensure cleanliness. The staff in the NICU have a special bond with Sanchez that was never more apparent than during a recent holiday celebration. The staff pooled their resources to gift her tickets to a Vikings vs. Broncos football game – a dream come true for Sanchez, a die-hard Vikings fan. But closer to home, her allegiance to her hometown team, Central High School, is unwavering.
“The bell rings blue,” added Sanchez.
Sanchez’s dedication is unmatched. In her 33 years of service, she has never missed a single day of work.
“When I got hired, I told my boss I would be here every day,” said Sanchez. “She asked how long I planned to stay, and I told her until I retire – and I’m still here.”
The impact Sanchez has on both her department and the hospital as a whole is immeasurable. The care she provides makes UCHealth Parkview a better place.
Sanchez offers this advice to her younger and newly hired colleagues, “You’ve got to take it on yourself to be the best you can be in your job. Some days are easy and some are hard, but every day is important.”
For Sanchez, working at UCHealth Parkview isn’t just a job; it is a calling she has fulfilled for more than three decades.
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