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 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
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, specialized laboratory training, or proficiency in sterile processing, 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)