Awards and Honors: January 3, 2008

Posted 08:49 AM, December 21, 2007, by jaruiz

Yvonne Casillas, RT, RIS/PACS system analyst, received the October Wingspread Award from the former recipient, Linn Dee Barrientos, CRT. The Wingspread Award gives employees the opportunity to recognize who among them has gone above and beyond the fulfillment of his or her usual duties. Wingspread awardees can keep the award for as long as they wish or until they discover another "special performer." Monthly awarding of the Wingspread honor is encouraged as part of the SHC departmental staff meetings. Ms. Casillas grew up in Chicago, the youngest of five children. She graduated from a hospital-based RT program at Cook County Hospital in Chicago, which is not only one of the most recognized trauma departments in the country, but is also the model upon which the fictional hospital of County General Hospital from the NBC serial medical drama "ER" is based. Ms. Casillas added that her experience at Cook County Hospital in Chicago "was truly one of the best experiences I ever had. There was never a dull moment." She also worked for the University of Illinois at Chicago Hospital and Northwestern Memorial Hospital as a CT technologist. She moved to San Francisco from Chicago two years ago and is currently living in Pacifica, which she enjoys because of its proximity to the beach. At Stanford, she has worked as a CT technologist performing CT examinations; assisted physicians during special procedures; and supervised staff. She is currently working in radiology administration as a systems analyst on the newly upgraded RIS/PACS system. She was originally brought on the team to help train users and to build and test the system before its implementation, and she continues to remain as a support for both RIS/PACS applications. Because of her outstanding work in radiology, Ms. Casillas was awarded the Wingspread Award, which is given by one employee to another who has proven that he or she is a "special performer" by demonstrating exemplary performance in areas such as job knowledge; work ethics; communication skills; inter- and intradepartmental relationships; versatility; and judgment. When she is not working, her hobbies include dance, specifically Hula Hoop dance. Her motto is "Think Green!"

Comments

Well done!

Caryn

Comment by: Caryn at January 3, 2008 12:54 PM

Way to go Yvonne!!!!
Miss you in Chicago

Comment by: nondas at January 3, 2008 02:06 PM

You go miss thing!

miss u! XO

Comment by: Cristie at January 3, 2008 02:43 PM

You have always been a hard worker. It's great that you received this recognition! We're all proud of you, and we love you Yvonne!

Comment by: Lisa Zepeda at January 3, 2008 02:47 PM

Congratulations on your remarkable accomplishments! This is terrific! Yeah!

Comment by: Vicky Ortiz at January 3, 2008 06:08 PM

A job well done! Your perseverance and dedication have been recognized. We are all soooo proud of you!!!!

Comment by: Cecelia Hoffman at January 3, 2008 09:08 PM

Congratulations Yvonne! I like the picture. Imagine my surprise when I stumbled onto your blog and realized that I wasn't important enough to be told about it! Just kidding. Good job anyways!

Comment by: Heath at January 4, 2008 12:54 AM

Hello? Is this thing on? Is anyone there? Yvonne? What? Did you say something? Come back to Chicago. We got PACS too you know.

Comment by: Ray at January 4, 2008 12:57 AM

Good job! California is lucky to have you. Keep up the good work.

Comment by: Helen at January 4, 2008 10:03 AM

Good job on the award. I can't wait to see you!

Comment by: Elisha at January 5, 2008 12:43 PM

Great job Yvonne! You deserve it.

Comment by: Peter at January 15, 2008 05:47 PM

Your Dad and I are proud of your achievement! We wish we were there to give you a hug and kiss! XOXO

Comment by: Your Mother at January 30, 2008 07:49 PM