Griffin Hospital in Derby honors technicians

Griffin Hospital Multi-Skilled Technician Michele Dinaj, right, recently received the Heart of Caring Award from Griffin Hospital Vice President of Patient Care Services Barbara Stumpo, left, and Same Day Surgery Manager Michelle McCarthy./ Contributed photo

DERBY - Griffin Hospital recently celebrated its 135 Multi-Skilled Technicians at its Eighth Annual MST Day Celebration. 
The MSTs were treated to lunch and raffles as a thank you for their dedication to providing exceptional patient care. 

MSTs assist the hospital Nursing staff with patient care and are also specially trained in a variety of medical skills, including phlebotomy and EKG. 

Awards presented
In addition to the celebratory lunch, Vice President of Patient Care Services Barbara Stumpo gave awards to MSTs who excelled in their roles. 
Michele Dinaj of Shelton was awarded the Heart of Caring Award, which is given to a MST who is committed, compassionate, kind, and patient-focused, exemplifying the hospital’s Planetree person-centered philosophy and representing the ideal MST. 
“She always takes the extra step to make sure her patients are comfortable and that they feel safe in her care,” Stumpo said. “She is an asset to our department and exemplifies the Planetree Philosophy in every move she makes.” 

Sara Tylinski of Middlebury received the MST Excellence Award, which is given to an MST who consistently demonstrates excellent bedside care and professionalism towards patients, and possesses a kind and caring attitude that is reflected to patients, families, and coworkers. “She demonstrates leadership skills by mentoring new obstetrics technicians. She is ready and willing to help wherever needed and is excellent at multitasking,” Director of The Childbirth Center Margaret Fischer said. “She demonstrates many aspects of the Planetree model of care including being an expert listener. She individualizes her approach to care to meet the needs of each patient. She is compassionate and focused on providing her patients with an excellent experience.” 

Griffin Hospital Multi-Skilled Technician Sara Tylinski of Middlebury, center, recently received the MST Excellence Award from Griffin Hospital Vice President of Patient Care Services Barbara Stumpo, left, and Director of The Childbirth Center Margaret Fischer./ Contributed photo


This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.