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At ECU Health, team members’ journeys to the health system and daily walks through their roles are greatly varied. From bedside care and patient-facing roles to on-site maintenance, care coordinators and beyond, everyone at ECU Health contributes to our mission to improve the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina. Whether you’re just beginning your journey or taking a new step, we’re proud to support team members wherever they are on their career path. The stories below from our Journey to Health Care and Day in the Life series share the experiences that led team members to a career in health care and how a day in their shoes contributes to our mission. We hope you’ll join us on your own journey.

Journey to Health Care

To be a health care provider is to answer a calling. For some, the journey to health care is a straight line; for others, the road is winding. This series features stories from ECU Health team members who took the winding road, but found the destination to be worth the effort.
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Randy Mintz

Registered Nurse, Enterprise Float Pool
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Tim Barnes

Clinical Manager, Radiation Oncology
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Karen Bolen

Director, Inpatient Clinical Operations
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Roberto Portela, MD

Division Chief, Emergency Medical Services
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Michael Firtha, DO

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
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Deborah Rice

Staff Nurse III, Palliative Care
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Jalen Hill, MLT (ASCP)CM

Medical Laboratory Technician
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Audy Whitman, MD

Family Medicine
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Suzanne Foster

Staff RN III, MICU
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Trish Baise

Chief Nursing Executive, ECU Health
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Kasey Shue

Recreational Therapist

Day in the Life

At ECU Health, each team member’s day looks a little different, but everyone is working together toward a common mission. This series highlights a typical day in various roles and departments across the health system and how the work affects patients, families and fellow team members.
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Groundskeeper

Follow Jermeatrius Bland through a typical day as a Grounds Department team member.