Kathy Carty, a sterile processing technician, has been named Shore Medical Center’s Employee of the Month for November.
Carty has been with Shore since 1997, first in the environmental services department and then with the Sterile Processing team since 2002.
She plays a critical role in ensuring patient safety at Shore. Her responsibilities include preparing and verifying the cleanliness, functionality, and inventory of medical instruments, decontaminating and reprocessing reusable equipment, and following strict sterilization standards and best practices, according to a Shore Facebook post announcing Carty’s award.
Henry Guzman, Sterile Processing supervisor, said, “Kathy always strives for excellence in every task to achieve the highest quality work. She takes the time to mentor new employees, embodies Shore’s mission and values, and fosters a spirit of teamwork in our department.”
“Thanks to her meticulous efforts, surgeons have the instruments they need to deliver exceptional surgical care, and our patients benefit from improved outcomes. Kathy is highly respected and valued by her colleagues – we’re truly fortunate to have her,” Guzman added.
Dr. Leonard Galler, chairman of the Administrative Surgical Department, commended Carty during the presentation of her Employee of the Month award.
“Our surgeons simply could not do what they do without you and the important role you play,” Galler said.
Outside of work, Carty loves spending time with her grandchildren.
