We wanted to share with you our Employee of the Quarter, she actually was awarded last quarter and we will have 2 new ones announced very soon for Quarter 2 as well! This is one of our favorite things to share with our media outlets and showcase our wonderful staff!
Meet Kari!
Kari O – Patient Care Coordinator, Confirmations: Kari is the reliant and constant performer on the afternoon shift in the confirmations department. I can always rely on her leadership and mentoring of new hires. She is stellar in the way she trains and helping with the QA process of our history sheets. She came to us with a wealth of radiology knowledge in 2017, but offers so much more beyond that with her compassion and patience with fellow workers and our patients. Kari is a true asset to the confirmations department and SWDIC!!
Here are some fun facts about Kari also:
How many years have you worked at SWDIC? 2
What’s the most rewarding part of your job? Talking with patients prior to their scans
Cowboys, Rangers, or Mavericks? Mavericks.
What’s #1 on your bucket list? Hiking in Alaska
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? Iceland
What’s your favorite food? Chips and queso
What would you do if someone gave you $100 today? Buy new kitchen gadgets
What’s your favorite color? Green
What are your hobbies? Reading, Playing with my dog, doing puzzles
What is your favorite season of the year? Fall
Who is your favorite singer/band? Tim McGraw
Marina has just met her year with SWDIC and has already proven herself to be a valuable employee. Her productivity is the highest in the Scheduling department and is incredibly accurate. She works to ensure her callers are satisfied with their appointment and has a willingness to assist co-workers. Marina’s attention 
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