Good Samaritan Medical Center recognized Pablo Mendez, an orderly in the Operating Room, with the title of Employee of the Quarter. CEO Mark Nosacka presented him with the award for his passion and commitment to serving others. Mendez has been a member of the Surgical Services team since 1991 and is described by his peers as always having a warm smile and a kind word to say. The other nominees, Annikki Rantanen-Koponen, Taylor Guittap and Sherie Brubacher, were also acknowledged for their continued hard work and dedication.