School of Phlebotomy - 6-Week Accelerated Program at St. Luke's University Health Network

Easton, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Phlebotomy, Blood Collection, Patient Interaction, Specimen Handling, Laboratory Procedures, Clinical Experience, Communication, Attention to Detail, Time Management, Safety Practices, Equipment Maintenance, Data Entry, Patient Identification, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Customer Service

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. Looking for a new career? Join the St. Luke's Phlebotomy Accelerated Training program, starting December 15, 2025, where you will learn how to obtain blood specimens from patients using appropriate blood collection equipment (needles, lancets, etc.), as well as non-blood specimens, according to Laboratory Specimen Collection Manual and Phlebotomy Procedure Manual. This 6-week accelerated program, will pay you full-time 40 hours while training, upon completion of program you will be placed in a full time or part time position. Training includes five weeks of lectures and one week of hands-on clinical experience. Classes will be held Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM at our education center located at the Bethlehem Campus. Work schedule upon successful completion of the program: - Full Time 3 days per week 6am-6pm with weekend requirements - Part Time – various day shift hours with weekend requirements Scheduling may vary based on department needs. The available positions are primarily located Central Region: -Bethlehem, Center Valley, Easton North Region: - Brodheadsville, Lehighton, Palmerton, Pocono Summit West Region: - Allentown, Fogelsville, Macungie, Pennsburg, Quakertown, Whitehall JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Attend and participate in the SLUHN School of Phlebotomy (SOP) didactic sessions, classroom clinicals, and clinical externship per SOP handbook Successfully complete the SOP didactic & classroom clinical portion of the program, as defined by the SOP handbook, prior to the clinical externship Interprets verbal and written physician orders (paper and electronic) Obtains blood specimens (and non-blood specimens) from patients using appropriate collection equipment (needles, lancets, cups, etc.) and follows safe practices according to the Laboratory Specimen Collection Manual and Phlebotomy Procedure Manual in a timely manner. Identifies patients by having patient repeat their name and birth date and comparing the information to physician request and labels (or registration form). Labels specimens accurately Responsible for handling and processing laboratory specimens according to Accession Procedure Manual including operation of a centrifuge and proper specimen transfer and storage Performs equipment maintenance, computer entry, and communicates with hospital staff, physician offices Follow correct specimen packing for transport of specimens through the pneumatic tube system or transport by courier PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Standing for up to 8 hours per day, up to several hours at a time; Ability to operate a motor vehicle in order to collect specimens at off-site locations. In order to satisfy the physical requirements in a typical workday, when performing essential functions employee must have the ability to sit for 0-2 hours. In a typical workday, the manual dexterity and ability to use fingers/hands for repetitive action would include frequent fingering, continuous handling, palpating veins, rare grasping and occasional twisting/turning. In a typical workday, when performing essential functions, the phlebotomist must have the ability to use upper extremities for occasional lifting and frequent carrying of objects weighing up to fifteen pounds. In order to perform the essential functions, a phlebotomist must have ability to frequently stoop/bend. Additional physical requirements of the essential functions would include restraining and holding uncooperative patients. Sensory requirements necessary to perform essential functions in a typical workday include the ability for touching, hearing normal conversation, and seeing with general vision. Must be able to wear exam gloves and face masks (PPE). EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent required. TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Applicants will be required to have a successful interview as part of the selection process. Successful completion of background checks, a pre-hire physical and drug/nicotine screen are required. Must have a valid driver’s license. Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!! St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 23,000 employees providing services at 16 campuses and 350+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue in excess of $4 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke’s hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital. SLUHN is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicare’s five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction. It is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World’s Best Hospital. The Network’s flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Premier 13 times total and eleven years in a row, including in 2023 when it was identified as THE #4 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY. In 2021, St. Luke’s was identified as one of the 15 Top Health Systems nationally. St. Luke’s is the ONLY health care institution in the Lehigh Valley to be named a Top Workplace regionally repeating the exclusive honor for the third year in a row. Also, for the third straight year, St. Luke’s has been a Top Workplaces in the Philadelphia Region by the Philadelphia Inquirer, ranking 9th in the large employer category for 2025 and the only health care system in PA to receive this award. In 2025, St. Luke’s was recognized as a national Top Workplaces by USA Today, three years in a row, including the 3rd best health care system in the nation in 2023 and 2024. Lastly, in 2025, St. Luke’s was named a Top Workplace in New Jersey for the third year in a row. Learn More Here.

Responsibilities

Attend and participate in the School of Phlebotomy didactic sessions and clinical externship. Successfully obtain blood and non-blood specimens from patients while following safety practices and laboratory protocols.