Training Programs
Ignite your career journey through hands-on experience.
Accelerate professional growth with our paid hospital training programs.
Training benefits
- Receive comprehensive training exclusively within the St. Luke's network
- Get paid and enjoy benefits during your training to work in health care
- Qualify for pay increases as you earn certifications
- Learn through hands on experience and classroom education
- Participate in job shadowing and mentorship
- Take advantage of tuition reimbursement and tuition discount benefits programs
Training programs overview
Join one of our comprehensive training programs and gain valuable skills for a rewarding career in the health care field. Whether you’re seeking hands-on clinical experience or specialized laboratory training, we have a program tailored to your interests and goals.
Hiring timelines vary, click “View openings” above to see training programs currently accepting applications
Requirements
Must be currently enrolled in an EMT training class
Program details
- Coordinate with your EMT classroom learning
- Hands-on experience, skill building, and knowledge training
- Flexible scheduling
- Primarily located at St. Luke's Bethlehem with shadowing opportunities in other departments of interest
Benefits
- Opportunities for sign-on bonus
- Tuition reimbursement upon completion of EMT program and required certifications
- Full-time 18-month work commitment
Duration
6 weeks of clinical experience and classroom training followed by placement into a full-time MA position
Program details
- Hands-on training and shadowing opportunities included
- Located at 300+ sites throughout the Lehigh Valley
- Day shift, weekdays only
Duration
8 months of technologist training
Program details
- 80-hour introductory course (8 AM - 4:30 PM) in the first 3 weeks
- Three trainee shifts per week, from 7 PM - 7 AM (3 nights a week, 12 hour shifts)
- Location varies by campus openings
Duration
3 months of instruction, followed by 9 months of clinical experience
Location
Bethlehem Hospital
Program details
- Option for rotational travel to other St. Luke's campuses
Duration
9-12 months on-the-job training program (didactic & clinical phases) that specializes in clinical laboratory science and microbiology
Requirements
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Science (BS) in related field
- 2-year employee commitment to St. Luke’s laboratory services after program completion
- Capability and approval to sit for the ASCP registry exam for the Microbiology, Medical Technologist (ASCP) test within 3 months post-program OR Medical Laboratory Scientist registry exam with 5 years of clinical lab experience
Program details
- Perform moderately to highly complex testing on analytical equipment to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients
- Conduct quality control and maintenance procedures on equipment to ensure accuracy and precision in patient testing
- Learn from assigned faculty and mentorship
Duration
6 weeks (40 hr/wk) accelerated training program of clinical externship and lecture
Requirements
- High school diploma
- 1-year commitment as a phlebotomist for St. Luke’s lab
- Must apply and be hired as a St. Luke’s phlebotomist prior to session start
Application process
For information on training dates and application instructions, please visit https://www.stlukesphlebotomy.org/
Program details
- Provides direct patient care by supporting patients with collecting blood and non-blood lab specimens as well as performing EKGs and registering patients
- Serves as a critical role to enabling a doctor to screen for and diagnose a patient’s illness or disease, as well as monitor medications and wellness progress
Duration
- 11 months of classroom and clinical training
- Monday through Friday
- Class days from 8:00 am - Noon
- Clinical days from 6:30 am - 2:30 pm
Requirements
- Associate degree or higher required, area of study not specified
Program Details
- Accredited surgical technology program (Visit website for more details)
- Didactic and clinical education to proficiently perform the preoperative preparation of the surgical suite, intraoperative support of the surgical team and postoperative maintenance of instruments, supplies and equipment
- Upon completion sit for the National Certification Exam offered by NBSTSA
- Graduates can apply to Surgical Tech positions starting at $24.25/hour
Tuition and Expenses
- For information on tuition expenses visit www.slhn.org/medical-education/surgical-technology-program/tuition-and-expenses
Co-op Program (St. Luke’s employees only)
- Co-Op program includes waived tuition and paid time during didactic and clinical program hours. Employees will maintain part-time employment in their current role in addition to program hours.
- Contact Julie Bailey for additional information at Julie.Bailey@sluhn.org
Application Instructions:
- Apply online at www.slhn.org/medical-education/surgical-technology-program/application-and-admission
- Cohorts start every August, and applications are accepted until the seats are filled