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Arthur Zamora Pima Medical Institute gave me my

Sterile Processing Technician Program start in the medical field and it was
Phoenix Campus

Graduated 2017 one of the best decisions I have ever
made!

I heard about Pima Medical Institute from my aunt who
had graduated from the Pharmacy Technician program
and recommended I consider attending one of the
programs. I ended up choosing the Sterile Processing
Technician program because I enjoy working with my
hands and I like tools. It just seemed like a natural fit for
me.

I had a very positive experience in my program. Working
full time and commuting to and from class five days a
week was probably my biggest challenge. I appreciated
how the instructors took a personal interest in our success.
It was a very supportive environment and I felt very well
prepared to begin working in my new sterile processing
career. The program certainly gave me the skills I needed
to hit the ground running and really prove myself. I was
hired at Banner Gateway Medical Center in Gilbert
where I had completed my externship. As soon as I
completed my hours, I received a permanent position as
a Sterile Processing Technician.

Since graduating in 2017, I’ve been steadily climbing the
ladder from my start as a technician to my current role
as Central Sterile Department Manager at Surgenex,
a producer and distributor of the highest quality tissue
allografts in the industry. I feel the sky’s the limit in terms
of my future. I am eagerly moving toward whatever
opportunities present themselves.
Pima Medical Institute gave me my start in the medical
field and it was one of the best decisions I have ever
made!

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