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Training Programs

Ignite your career journey through hands-on experience.

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Accelerate professional growth with our paid hospital training programs.

Kickstart your career at St. Luke's with our accelerated hospital training programs designed to set you up for success. Gain the essential hospital skills and experience required for your ideal health care position through a blend of classroom instruction and practical training at our campuses. So take the fast track to your dream job by applying for our hospital training to work in health care and open doors to a world of exciting opportunities.

Training benefits

  • Receive comprehensive training exclusively within the St. Luke's network
  • Get paid and enjoy benefits during your training to work in healthcare
  • 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
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Training programs overview

Join one of our comprehensive training programs and gain valuable skills for a rewarding career in the healthcare 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

Salary
$16.50 per hour


Duration
6 weeks paid on-the-job training


Application

  • Year-round
  • Apply to Anesthesia Technician positions on main SLUHN career site or by clicking “Apply now” to receive on the job training as part of orientation

Program details

  • No experience required
  • Work alongside anesthesia providers OR staff
  • Prepare patients for surgery by applying monitoring equipment
  • Assist with anesthesia procedures and patient positioning
  • Acquire anesthesia equipment and supplies for surgical procedures and workroom

Benefits

  • Eligible for benefits
  • Long-term career support within the organization

Salary
$15.25 per hour


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

Salary
$16.00 per hour


Duration
6 weeks of clinical experience and classroom training


Program details

  • Hands-on training and shadowing opportunities included
  • Located at 300+ sites throughout the Lehigh Valley
  • Day shift, weekdays only

Salary
$15.25 to $16.50 per hour


Duration
4 weeks of clinical experience and classroom training


Program details

  • Hands-on training and shadowing opportunities
  • New-hire cohorts begin each month
  • Located at Sacred Heart Hospital (Allentown)

Salary
$17.75 per hour


Duration
8 months of technologist training


Program details

  • 80 hours of classroom training (day shift schedule)
  • Three trainee shifts per week, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Located at Sacred Heart Hospital (Allentown)

Salary
$15.25 per hour


Duration
5 days of clinical experience and classroom training


Program details

  • Multi-week, individualized orientation specific to the department
  • Training offered at Sacred Heart Hospital
  • Opportunity to select open positions at any of the St. Luke's hospitals
  • Full-time or part-time options available
  • Day, evening, and overnight shifts available

Salary
$17.75 per hour


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

Salary
$23.25 per hour


Duration
10 months of clinical experience and online courses


Requirements

  • Preferred: Associates in Science (AS) or Bachelor of Science (BS) or related science credits
  • 2-year commitment after program completion

Program details

  • Learn to process tissue samples for routine histologic techniques for examination by a pathologist
  • Train in histologic techniques: fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining of human and animal tissue for evaluation

Benefits

  • Tuition for the program is reimbursed ($7,450 value)

Salary
$23.25 per hour


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

Salary
$14.50 per hour


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

Benefits
Tuition-free program with no application fee ($1,849 value)