04/15/2026
Congratulations to our latest Employee of the Month, Dawn Picht, Operating Room Technician! Dawn was nominated by several colleagues, who wrote:
“I have now been coming to Community for over two years, and one of the most outstanding employees I worked with is Dawn Picht in the operating room. Her dedication, meticulousness, and attention to detail are unparalleled. Having operated for over 35 years, she is easily one of the best surgical assistants I’ve encountered. Not only is she able to anticipate everything, but her dedication is phenomenal. At a time when people take lunch breaks, she will stay for every craniotomy from skin to skin and ensure an excellent outcome.
Her skills are superb, and she is an asset to Community Medical Center and all that work with her. She’s richly deserving of Employee of the Month.” - Anil Nanda, MD, MPH, FACS, Professor, Department of Neurosurgery; Rutgers – New Jersey Medical School & Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, and Peter W. Carmel, MD, Endowed Chair of Neurological Surgery
“Dawn’s dedication consistently shines through in every task she undertakes. She consistently goes out of her way to support her co-workers, readily offering assistance and sharing her knowledge. This unwavering commitment to collaboration not only elevates individual performance, but also significantly strengthens our team’s overall productivity and morale.” - Deborah Ostil, OR
“Dawn consistently demonstrates exceptional dedication to patient care by willingly scrubbing any case, no matter the difficulty or complexity, ensuring each procedure runs smoothly and safely for both patients and our surgical team.” - Maria Black, Operating Room
“Dawn is incredibly organized and always makes sure the room is fully prepared before a case starts. She checks every instrument, every supply, and every piece of equipment to ensure the team has everything they need. Her preparation helps the whole team feel confident walking into the room, because we know everything is ready and set up exactly the way it should be. Her hard work behind the scenes is a big reason our cases run as smoothly as they do.” - Cynthia Baker, OR
“Dawn is an incredible teammate. She is always ready to jump in to help, and consistently goes above and beyond her job’s call of duty. Her knowledge, experience, and personality continuously help our neuroscience/spine team achieve efficiency and excellence in providing high quality care to our surgical patients.” - Lauren Clancy, RN, OR
“Dawn goes above and beyond what is needed of her. She is an amazing asset to the OR and we are very lucky to have her.” - Kathleen Hohnhorst, OR
“Always displays a ‘team work’ attitude. Consistently goes above and beyond her job role to ensure the safety and needs of the patient are met. She’s an asset to the OR!” - Ashley Damiano, Surgery/Orthopedics
“Dawn deserves this award because she exemplifies teamwork. She never hesitates to help others and frequently volunteers to pick up extra shifts, helping maintain seamless operating room coverage during times of need and staffing shortage.” - Jayme Addesso, OR
“Surgeons trust Dawn completely, especially in neurosurgery. She knows what they need before they ask and helps every case run smoothly. She brings a calm steady energy to our OR. Her work ethic, positive demeanor and dedication make her such a valuable team member.” - Nathalie Campos, Operating Room
Join us in celebrating Dawn!
