If you are interested in a future career in healthcare, you may experience St. Luke's through our Job Shadowing program. Job shadowing at St. Luke's Hospital is a great way to get a "behind-the-scenes" look at the daily roles and responsibilities of healthcare professionals. In providing this opportunity, we hope you gain valuable insight about professions that interest you, as well as other jobs that interact with the person you are shadowing.
We have two locations: Chesterfield and Des Peres, Missouri (both are in the St. Louis area) and are not affiliated with any other St. Luke's Hospital or hospital system.
Job shadowing is available for individuals ages 16 and older. However, some units have additional requirements.
We offer a one-time, 4-hour shadowing opportunity. Due to demand, we cannot schedule repeat visits.
Shadowing is generally scheduled on weekdays (Monday-Friday), between 8:00 a.m. and Noon. However, times may fluctuate based on the department.
Participating Departments
The following departments currently offer shadowing opportunities. We do not coordinate physician shadowing.
*Note: Nursing shadow experiences are currently unavailable. Please check back in the future for updates on availability.
- Cardiology Services
- Emergency Department
- Hyperbaric Medicine
- Laboratory
- Operating Room
- Pharmacy
- Radiology
- Respiratory Care
- Therapy Services (Wednesdays only)
- Vascular Lab
St. Luke's Job Shadow Application
To apply for a job shadow experience at St. Luke’s, the following are required:
- Review St. Luke’s “Job Shadow Program” brochure to familiarize yourself with program requirements.
- Complete a job shadow application HEREopens in a new tab which includes the following requirements:
- Contact Information
- Placement Preference
- Job Shadowing Quiz
- Confidentiality & Patient Privacy
- Acknowledgement of Receipt of St. Luke's Job Shadow Program brochure
- Waiver of Liability
- Provide proof of annual flu vaccination (October 1st through April 30th only)*
*If shadowing experience occurs between October 1st and April 30th, proof of annual flu vaccination must be provided through email to SLHJobShadowing@stlukes-stl.com for your application to be considered complete. Applications will be processed when all documentation is received.
When your application AND proof of annual flu vaccination have been received and approved, you will be notified by email about the details and logistics of your experience. Please allow at least 2 weeks from your date of submission for processing of your request.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Check out some of the most frequently asked questions.