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Department:
Quality Management

Summer Internship 2026 - Quality Management

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 the Quality and Patient Safety departments by assisting with data collection, analysis, and reporting to drive quality improvement initiatives. Responsibilities include supporting event reporting processes, maintaining key metrics, and helping analyze clinical incidents. The intern will also assist with documentation, reporting, and development of educational materials, while collaborating with staff to promote a culture of safety, transparency, and data-driven improvement in patient care.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist with data collection, validation, and reporting for quality and patient safety initiatives
• Support event reporting processes, including triage, categorization, and tracking of incidents
• Help maintain and update departmental key metrics and performance dashboards
• Assist in analyzing clinical incidents and identifying trends for quality improvement
• Support development of reports, presentations, and summary findings
• Organize and maintain patient safety and quality documentation
• Track follow-up actions and support closure of event-related tasks
• Attend meetings, take detailed notes, and support team communication efforts
• Collaborate with Patient Safety and Quality staff to promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement

Program Eligibility

• Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate degree program
• Preference given to Junior and Senior-level students
• Must be available to participate in at least 8 weeks of the 10-week program
• Interns will be matched with projects based on their academic field of study

Work Schedule

• Up to 30 hours per week
• Internship duration: 8-10 consecutive weeks
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, based on organizational needs

Application Requirements

To be considered, applicants must complete all of the following:

• Submit a cover letter (1 page) that includes:
  
  • A brief introduction of yourself
  • Your interest in working at Salinas Valley Health
  • Your preferred department and why it interests you
• Upload Resume
• Complete the online Application
  
  • Incomplete applications will not be considered

Location: Salinas, CA

Pay Range: The hourly rate for this position is $22.00. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position.

Job Specifications:
• Union: Non-Affiliated

• Work Shift: Day Shift

• FTE: 1.0

• Scheduled Hours: 40

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!