JEVS Human Services offers short-term healthcare certification options to prepare you for a variety of healthcare careers. Participants like Stephanie can take hybrid courses to become a Sterile Processing Technician, Clinical Medical Assistant (CMA), or Phlebotomist. Read more about Stephanie’s experience in JEVS EduConnect below.
What made you want to enroll in the Sterile Processing Technician program at JEVS?
I wanted to get into the healthcare field, but I didn’t want to be working directly with patients. I also love to clean and keep things organized so I knew that this program would be perfect for me.
Did you find the hybrid schedule helpful for you?
As a single mom the hybrid schedule was definitely helpful. I was able to work a part time job, be a mom, and attend the program.
Did you benefit from having a support coach?
I definitely benefited from having a support coach. He was always available whenever I needed anything.
What was your experience like?
I had a great experience. I really loved learning about the body and surgery instruments. The teacher even at one point had a mock decontamination demonstration during one of our labs and it really gave me an idea of what I would be dealing with in the field.
What advice would you have for someone interested in enrolling in the program?
My only advice to anyone enrolling into the program would to be make sure that you are available to be working evening or night shift because I don’t know why but for some reason, I didn’t know that there aren’t many day time shifts available. They usually hire the more experienced techs for the day shift. Which turned out to be fine for me because my family is really supportive and going to help me with child care. Also, no everyone in the class is guaranteed an externship. You need to really stand out by showing up early, and answering every question first while at the same time being a team player and help others.
Where are you working now and do you feel like the program prepared you to be successful?
After my externship at the University of Pennsylvania I was given a job offer to start this May. The program definitely set me up to be successful, but I also worked really hard for it. If this isn’t something that you’re fully committed to then I wouldn’t recommend it because it’s hard work.
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