Student Medical Technician

The Ohio State University

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James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute Until 10/6/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted August 7, 2026 Last posted August 7, 2026
Job description

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Job Title:

Student Medical Technician

Department:

James | James Lab-JM

Scope of Position   The James Laboratory provides comprehensive, time sensitive laboratory services to patients with a variety of diagnoses or admission/discharge criteria.  The James laboratory staff performs testing on patient specimens utilizing chemistry, immunochemistry, coagulation, hematology, urinalysis, and assists with bone marrow procedures. The lab provides training for residents, new staff and medical technology students. The laboratory is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Position Summary     

The student laboratory technologist performs routine automated and manual procedures, verifies and reports test requests and results. Handles phone inquiries regarding patient results, specimen collection and testing frequency. James staff uses the laboratory computer system to review report and call critical values to various healthcare professionals.  Laboratory staff performs and documents quality control, quality assurance and preventative maintenance on instrumentation.  Student medical laboratory technicians work under the direction of the Lab manager and lead technologist.

Additional Information:

Minimum Qualifications

For Hire: Enrolled in a four year or two year science related field.  Prefer the program to be in medical technology.

On going: Meets mandatory hospital education and health surveillance requirements.  Demonstrates competence in technical, interpersonal, and cognitive skills required to meet essential job functions.

Location:

James Cancer Hospital (0375)

Position Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours:

8

Shift:

Varying Shifts

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About this role

Summary

Perform routine lab tests, handle specimens, verify results, and assist under supervision.

Job title

Student Medical Technician

Experience level

enrolled in a science-related field

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

On-site at James Cancer Hospital, Ohio State University.

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

enrolled in a science-related fieldcompetence in technical skillsinterpersonal skillscognitive skills

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

clinical testinglaboratory proceduresmedical technologypatient specimens
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site