Since the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020, widespread accounts of employee shortages have been, and continue to be, reported in nearly every industry. As consumers, we daily feel the impact of the perplexing issue of chronic understaffing. In many businesses such as restaurants and stores of all kinds, you can see and experience its effects in the form of long waits, poor service, and often, stressed-out employees. Some establishments even post notices on their doors about their inability to provide the level of service normally expected.

Recently, I was in a conversation about Medworks and I proudly stated, “This is the best team we have ever had.” The reply to that was, “Why do you think that’s the case at a time when finding good employees is so difficult?” It is a great question and while I do not have all the answers, I do have a theory. Many people are drawn to work that has purpose and meaning; a place where they can learn, grow, and contribute to something important. The work we do at Medworks includes all of that. And while our role in the operating room is not focused explicitly on the patient, our purpose is aimed at providing a high level of support to the surgeon and other healthcare professionals. By our logistical management of elements such as deep knowledge of equipment, instruments, disposables, and procedures, the OR staff can concentrate more of its focus on the direct care of the patient. At the end of the day, our collective work is all about better outcomes for the patient.

The team members at Medworks believe in what they do every day. It shows in their commitment, attitude, and desire to grow in mastery of their work. I don’t know how this is achieved in other industries, but I believe purpose and meaning can be found in any line of work if the ultimate focus is on contributing to something greater than oneself.

Because of our rapid growth, we are constantly recruiting individuals that desire purpose and meaning in work; future team members who can commit to our core values of GRIT - Growth, Readiness, Integrity, and Team.