Matthew Sanders doesn’t know the phrase, “That’s not my job.
This neurodiagnostic technician performs and assists with neurological testing throughout the south central region and his team knows they can always turn to him for help.
Helping others is very personal to Sanders. After all, he found his grandfather frequently putting others before himself.
“To this day, I still remember him giving winter coats to those who didn’t have them, going to buy food, sleeping bags and new clothes for the homeless, waking up in the middle of the night. and drive to help those people. in distress or just need someone to be with them,” Sanders said. “I grew up knowing that if I could do half of what he did to help others, I would be very successful and happy in life.”
His team recently relied on that helpful nature to surprise him.
Fellow neurologist Cherie Patton called Sanders the night before his day off, asking for assistance the next morning, and he agreed.
It was only when he entered the break room that he realized it was a setup.
“I was going into the break room for coffee when the door opened, and all of my colleagues, family members, and IU Health leaders screamed in surprise in one room,” Sanders said. fully decorated.
The team was there to present him with the Caring Partner Award.
His nominations recounted many examples of Sanders living up to IU Health’s values. For instance, his dedication to compassion is reflected in the regular feedback he receives from patients about how he makes them feel comfortable and welcome in the office.
Sanders also took the team’s value up a notch last year when his leader took a leave of absence. From assisting with staffing, helping guide and implementing Cerner model changes, scheduling technician shifts, answering questions, solving problems, and more—Sanders is the goal of the team in this time.
And even when the spotlight was on him, Sanders managed to shine it on others.
“I am very grateful to have received the award, but what makes me even more grateful is that there are so many people that I can think of who also deserve the award,” he said. “I am so proud to be a part of the south central region team and to meet such wonderful and selfless people.”
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