Patrick Barton
Patrick Barton, Director of Engineering for Mount Sinai Brooklyn, is referred to as “MacGyver” by his colleagues because, like the quick-thinking action hero, Patrick never wavers in finding a solution to whatever problem arises.
According to senior leadership at Mount Sinai Brooklyn, although Patrick has many competing priorities, he never shows frustration; he simply handles everything efficiently and with a sense of urgency. He is also proactive and agile.
When a weekend heat wave hit last summer, Patrick increased the facilities staff on site, so resources were on hand for possible problems, and he came in personally to hose down the hospital’s chillers to keep them from overheating. When an injury landed him in the Emergency Department, his concern was not for himself, but for his department’s work flow.
According to Emelda Forrester, Director of Patient Services, “‘No’ and ‘This cannot be done’ are not in Patrick’s vocabulary. It is reassuring to all of us at Mount Sinai Brooklyn that he is on the job.”
Patrick says he is blessed to have the support of management at Mount Sinai Brooklyn and a hardworking team by his side. “I want every patient here to have a great experience, and our efforts in maintaining a safe and comfortable environment are key to that experience.”