About the role#
This externship provides hands-on experience in the operating room to help students transition into a Surgical Tech role. You will work in a clinical setting to support patient care and surgical procedures. This is a paid, full-time position for Summer 2026.
What you'll do#
- Prepare and maintain a clean, safe, and efficient environment for patient care.
- Apply aseptic techniques when setting up surgical areas, including gowning, gloving, and draping.
- Serve as a scrub assistant during procedures, passing instruments and anticipating the needs of the surgical team.
- Help set up the operating room by moving equipment like tables, microscopes, and cameras.
- Monitor instrument and sponge counts throughout cases.
- Transport patients, supplies, and equipment.
- Report emergent patient care situations or equipment issues to staff immediately.
- Follow infection control protocols 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 cohort.
- Valid BLS certification.
- Basic computer skills and strong interpersonal communication.
- Ability to lift, push, and pull equipment while using proper technique.
- Flexibility to work variable shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Location & details#
- Location: Utica, New York.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Variable shifts.
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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