Humble and hardworking, Daisy Reodica is full of compassion for others, which shines through when she speaks. And because providing excellent patient care is always her goal, looking out for patients’ best interests comes naturally.

Ms. Reodica works as a Clinical Laboratory Specialist in the Clinical Pathology Laboratory at Zale Lipshy Pavilion – William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital. She provides inpatient phlebotomy services and laboratory support.

Her first job at UT Southwestern involved specimen processing and assisting with reports as a Research Technician. Shortly after the official opening of Zale Lipshy in 1989, she transferred to her current role. Quickly, she found her calling.

“Just the thought of helping someone and making them happy during my shift is more than enough to brighten my day,” she says. “I love the facility, and I feel honored to be connected with such a prestigious institution to help advance medicine.”

Ms. Reodica says she contributes to a culture of camaraderie in her workspace by going above and beyond what is asked of her. She often can be found organizing work areas, optimizing laboratory orders, and taking extra steps to minimize discomfort for patients during a blood draw. Her mantra is do it once, do it right.

She recalls a special awards ceremony during the early years of her tenure at UTSW that has stayed with her as a testament to her work ethic. Ms. Reodica’s team voted her as the employee who best embodied the “workaholic award.” 

“I just love my work,” she says. “Whatever I do at work, I enjoy – every aspect, from helping patients, to helping co-workers, to helping support staff on the floor.”

Born in the Philippines to a large family, Ms. Reodica is the fourth of nine children. Outside of work, she serves as a caregiver for a family member and spoils her three Maltese terriers.