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I have been employed now for almost a year at Lutheran
Medical Center. During this time I’ve recognized just
how critical our role is in the sterile processing department
of the hospital. We have a very important and serious
responsibility, particularly in the operating and emergency
rooms.

Just over a year ago I was looking for a complete career
change and considering the medical industry. When I
visited Pima Medical Institute’s campus to learn about
their new Central Sterile Processing Program, I saw the
new and very impressive lab and decided to enroll. I really
appreciated the program director and my instructors. They
all contributed a wealth of knowledge due to their long
and successful personal experience of being employed as
sterile processing technicians themselves.

I worked very hard as a student maintaining a high GPA
and was determined to make a good impression at my
clinical site. Not only did I achieve my goal of completing
my 400 clinical hours at Lutheran Medical Center, but,
I was also offered a job upon graduating and passing my
certification exam.

I would recommend PMI to anyone who wants to get
into the medical field. They provided a great education
and helped me get my foot in the door within a large
hospital. I am a huge advocate for continuing education
and hope this is just the beginning.

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