Intern - Infection Prevention (On-site)
Salinas Valley Health · US
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
Job description
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Department: Infection Control Summer Internship 2026 – Infection Prevention Application Deadline: May 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM Program Dates: June 22, 2026 – September 4, 2026 Program Timeline: Application Window: April 10, 2026 – May 8, 2026 Interview Period: May 11, 2026 – May 21, 2026 Final Selection: May 29 - May 31, 2026 Start Date: June 22, 2026: Tentative End Date: September 4, 2026 - depending on the Fall academic schedule. Position Overview: Launch your career with a paid summer internship at Salinas Valley Health, an award-winning 263-bed acute care hospital serving Monterey County. The intern will support data collection, surveillance, and reporting related to healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) to help improve patient safety outcomes. Responsibilities include assisting with environmental rounds, monitoring compliance with infection prevention protocols, tracking data trends, and supporting quality initiatives. The intern will work closely with Infection Prevention staff while contributing to a culture of safety and contin...