Carlos Marquises, porter

Supporting patient care and assisting his team, Carlos Marquises is reliable and consistent. Carlos contributes to the safety and efficiency of his team. His commitment to doing things the right way supports a positive standard within the department.

Carlos focuses on what’s important. He prioritizes urgent patient transports, ensuring people get to appointments and procedures without delay. He plans efficient routes and often combines tasks to save time. Carlos takes immediate action when he sees safety issues, helping maintain clean and safe hallways.

He commits to learning new and updated procedures, including infection control guidelines, safe patient handling techniques and equipment cleaning protocols. Carlos properly sanitizes transport equipment between patients and follows the latest personal protective equipment and hand hygiene standards to help prevent the spread of infection. He shares new information with colleagues and gently coaches them if he notices outdated practices.

Committed to recycling at the hospital, Carlos makes sure recyclables go into the correct bins. He encourages staff to turn equipment off when it is not in use. These small, consistent actions help the hospital operate more efficiently.

Carlos’ attention to safety and environmental responsibility supports a clean and welcoming space for patients, families and staff. His reliability makes him someone coworkers trust.