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Career Opportunities with COLA

At COLA, self-motivators with the excitement to learn new things and the flexibility to meet new challenges will find abundant opportunities for growth.

We've built a stimulating, open work environment where employees receive the support and responsiveness they need to advance the organization's mission - and their careers.

At COLA, we're dedicated to ensuring excellence in healthcare and we look for passionate employees whose skills and commitment advance that mission. If you embrace challenges, seek opportunities to learn, and have an enthusiasm for excellence, e-mail your resume to Susan Trask, or send it by fax to (410) 381-8611. You may also click here to download an application form to submit with your resume.

Growth and Recognition in a Challenging Environment

Current Employment Opportunities with COLA:

COLA (Part Time) Laboratory Surveyors COLA surveyors conduct a straight-forward, objective survey of laboratories, assisting them with compliance and understanding of Federal (CLIA) and COLA standards to ensure quality patient care. They are regular, salaried employees who survey with customized, state of the art IT systems. This position does require travel on a regular basis. Positions are established in different parts of the country based on the volume of clients COLA has within an area, or the surveyor’s accessibility to a major airport.

This position requires working knowledge of clinical laboratory testing and regulatory requirements. It requires the ability to perform the following processes accurately and efficiently:
  • Verify and ensure accuracy of laboratory information in participant database
  • Conduct education-oriented surveys of participant laboratories
  • Evaluate laboratory documentation for compliance with COLA standards
  • Provide technical assistance to laboratories to aid them in implementing changes to improve the quality of laboratory services
  • Act as a resource to laboratories on regulatory requirements
  • Assist sales staff in the development of leads to grow business
  • Contact and visit potential clients to promote COLA products and services
  • Represent COLA within various medical communities
The desired laboratorian will possess:
  • At least 6 years experience as an MT with some experience in blood banking
  • A BS degree in clinical lab science
  • Experience preparing a lab for on-site inspection
  • Professional confidence in a variety of settings
  • Interest, ability, and access to travel frequently as needed
If you are willing to take on new challenges with an enthusiasm for excellence, e-mail your resume to Susan Trask, HR Director at strask@cola.org, or fax (410)381-8611 for review and consideration of future openings.  We are only accepting resumes for our files at this time. We will begin active recruitment in January.
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