Laboratory Client Support Technician- Client Services

ARUP Laboratories, Inc; Salt Lake City (UT); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Laboratory Client Support Technician to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will provide essential technical support and preanalytic services, ensuring the highest standards of specimen integrity and client satisfaction. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where your contributions will directly impact patient care. With a focus on professional growth and excellence, this role is perfect for individuals passionate about making a difference in the healthcare sector. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are eager to engage with cutting-edge laboratory practices, this position is tailored for you.

Qualifications

• Must complete department-specific training within 6 months.
• Experience in customer service and laboratory environments preferred.
• Familiarity with laboratory information systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and client communication regarding specimen information.
• Process specimens accurately and maintain laboratory standards.
• Build and maintain customer relationships through effective communication.

Skills

Customer Service

Specimen Handling

Problem Resolution

Communication Skills

Laboratory Information Systems

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree in Biology

Tools

ANSR

ESP

IMS

Millennium

MasterControl

LMS

CRM

eExcept

Job description

Laboratory Client Support Technician- Client Services

Job Category: Clinical Support

Requisition Number: LABOR020598

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• Posted : May 5, 2025
• Full-Time
• Remote
• Rate : $16.64 USD per hour

Locations

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ARUP Main
500 Chipeta Way
Salt Lake City, UT 841081221, USA

ARUP Main
500 Chipeta Way
Salt Lake City, UT 841081221, USA

Schedule :
7-On/7-Off B Week (Remote)
6:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Training Schedule : (12 Weeks)
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Department: Referral Testing - 233

Primary Purpose :

The Lab Client Support Technician provides technical and preanalytic support services for a designated division of technical operations and clients. Contact clients with specimen information such as specimen integrity, volume, test clarification, and missing specimens. Provides a supportive link between customers and all other areas of the company. Must complete and demonstrate department-specific training and competency within 6 months. College level courses in medical terminology, biology, communications or related life sciences is preferred.

About ARUP :

ARUP Laboratories is a national clinical and anatomic pathology reference laboratory and an enterprise of the University of Utah and its Department of Pathology. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah.

ARUP proudly hires top talent to create a work environment of diversity, professional growth and continuous development. Our workforce is committed to the important service we provide to over one million patients each month. We always strive for excellence and have a strong desire to have involvement with the advances in medicine and the role laboratory services plays within each patient’s life. We never forget that there is a patient behind every specimen we receive.

We are looking for individuals who want to contribute to ARUP's culture of accountability, integrity, service, and excellence. Consider joining our dynamic team.

Essential Functions:

Understands appropriate collection, handling, and transportation of specimens.

Accurately processes specimens according to established departmental procedures. May include specimen triaging, routing, and storing.

Evaluates specimens for acceptability and follows the appropriate procedures for specimens that do not meet acceptance criteria. Initiates problem resolution.

Processes requests for add on testing.

Develops proficiency with laboratory information systems including ANSR, ESP, IMS, Millennium, MasterControl, LMS, CRM, and eExcept.

Receives and initiates telephone calls to/from customers and laboratories in a timely and courteous manner. May provide verified test results available in the LIS, as requested, to authenticated individuals.

Provides education, guidance, and troubleshooting to customers regarding available resources, testing and application utility.

Maintains competency on pre-analytic equipment, maintenance and operation as needed for department support.

Maintains work area. Cleans bench tops and equipment as needed and daily at the end of the work shift. Documents cleaning and maintenance as required.

Serves as a liaison between technical sections and customers.

Builds and maintains customer relationships throughout all communications while providing a positive, professional and empathetic understanding.

Documents customer communications, resolutions, issues, and appropriate follow-up.

Physical and Other Requirements :

Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.

Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Mobility: The person in this position needs to occasionally move between work sites and inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

Communicate: Frequently communicate with others.

PPE: Biohazard laboratory environment that requires use of personal protective equipment in accordance with CDC and OSHA regulations and company/departmental policies.

ARUP Policies and Procedures: To conduct self in compliance with all ARUP Policies and Procedures.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Fine Motor Control: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.

Absolute integrity in the accurate identification of samples, test performance, and reporting of results

Vision: Having close, far, and peripheral visual acuity to perform a variety of tasks such as make general observations of depth and distance.

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Education

Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent or better.

Preferred

Associates Degree or better in Biology or related field.

Experience

Required

Must complete and demonstrate department-specific training and competency within 6 months

Preferred

College level courses in medical terminology, biology, communications or related life sciences

General medical laboratory experience

Call center work experience

Ability to type 35 WPM and 10-key skills

Familiarity with Laboratory Information System (LIS)

HIPAA training and/or knowledge

Licenses & Certifications

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