Phlebotomy Training Program: Start Your Lab Career

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Easton, Northern (Northampton County, KY); Hybrid; USD 1,929,000 - 2,480,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network offers a Phlebotomy Accelerated Training program beginning October 12, 2026.

This 6-week program teaches blood collection from patients using proper equipment and covers non-blood specimens, with five weeks of lectures and one week of hands-on clinical experience. This paid, full-time program runs 40 hours per week; after completion you will be placed into a full-time phlebotomy position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful interview as part of the selection process.
• Background checks, a pre-hire physical and drug/nicotine screen required.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Attend and participate in the SLUHN School of Phlebotomy didactic sessions, classroom clinicals, and clinical externship per SOP handbook.
• Complete the SOP didactic & classroom portion prior to the clinical externship.
• Interpret verbal and written physician orders (paper and electronic).
• Obtain blood specimens (and non-blood specimens) using appropriate collection equipment and follow safe practices.
• Identify patients by name and birth date and compare information to physician request and labels.
• Label specimens accurately.
• Handle and process laboratory specimens according to Accession Procedure Manual including centrifuge operation and storage.
• Perform equipment maintenance, computer entry, and communicate with hospital staff.
• Follow correct specimen packing for transport via pneumatic tube system or courier.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

St. Luke's University Health Network offers a Phlebotomy Accelerated Training program beginning October 12, 2026.

This 6-week program teaches blood collection from patients using proper equipment and covers non-blood specimens, with five weeks of lectures and one week of hands-on clinical experience. This paid, full-time program runs 40 hours per week; after completion you will be placed into a full-time phlebotomy position.