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Leah Elswick I came to Pima Medical Institute right out of high school
looking for a career in the medical field. After researching
Surgical Technology Program a few different programs, I spoke with the director
Denver Campus of Pima Medical Institute’s newest program, Surgical
Technology, and decided to enroll. The program was
Graduated 2017 both challenging and fun. I found the instructors to be
very well trained, knowledgeable and helpful.

My first role in surgery is to scrub in and prepare my table
with the specific items needed for that particular case.
Everything on that table is mine and completely my
responsibility. Once the patient is brought into the room, I
may help prepare and drape the patient, and once the
surgery begins, I assist the surgeon. I’m like the right-hand-
man to the surgeon, attempting to give him what he
needs before he may even know he needs it.

If you’re looking for a fast-paced

career with a lot of possibilities for

growth and specialty paths, the

Surgical Technology Program would

be a great fit for you.

I am grateful Pima Medical placed me in a prestigious
hospital for my clinical site because the experience
enabled me to get a job quite quickly. I am currently
working for Kaiser Permanente in their Franklin
Ambulatory Surgery Center. My goals for the future would
be to go back to school and further my education.
Nursing is something I can also see myself doing. If you’re
looking for a fast-paced career where you can test
yourself or a career with a lot of possibilities for growth
and specialty paths, the Surgical Technology Program
would be a great fit for you.

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