About the role#
This paid summer 2026 externship provides students with hands-on experience in the operating room. The program is designed to prepare participants for a transition into a Surgical Technician role upon completion of the MVCC Surgical Technologist program.
What you'll do#
- Assist in preparing a clean, safe, and efficient environment for patient care.
- Utilize aseptic surgical techniques, including gowning, gloving, and draping the surgical area.
- Act as a scrub assistant and maintain knowledge of various surgical procedures.
- Set up the operating room for surgical cases, including moving and operating equipment like tables, cameras, and microscopes.
- Maintain accurate counts of instruments and sponges.
- Transport patients, equipment, and supplies.
- Notify appropriate staff members of emergent patient care situations or equipment issues.
- Adhere to infection control programs and standard precautions.
What you'll need#
- High school diploma.
- Current enrollment and good standing in the MVCC Surgical Technologist program, including completion of the first and second cohorts.
- BLS certification.
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Basic computer proficiency.
Location & details#
- Location: Utica, New York.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Variable shifts, including potential weekends and holidays.
- Status: Full-time summer term.
About Mohawk Valley Health System
Mohawk Valley Health System operates as a nonprofit healthcare provider serving the central New York region. Founded in 2014, the organization manages a network that includes the Wynn Hospital, the MVHS Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, and a Visiting Nurse Association. Its medical group maintains 15 primary care locations and offers specialized services in areas such as surgery, oncology, and behavioral health. The system employs over 1,500 people and maintains its headquarters in Utica.
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