Microbiology Laboratory Technical Support

MICHAEL SIDLAK

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St. Johns, Fl. 32259

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MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY

Energetic and proactive microbiology laboratory leader with 40+ years’ experience in all aspects of microbiology laboratory operations. Exceptional technical skills, providing support to physicians on Microbiology activities. Ability to develop and deliver training opportunities to medical residents, establishing continuing education resources and promoting stewardship. Demonstrated management skills that enhance productivity and drive sustained organizational performance. AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Infection Control ● Antibiotic Stewardship ● Microbiology Laboratory Operations Technical Support ● Budgeting & Forecasting ● Team Leadership ● Effective Communication PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MAYO CLINIC LABORATORY, Jacksonville, Florida

Manager, Microbiology and Infectious Disease Serology, April 27, 2020 – October 2024 Supervisor, Microbiology and Infectious Disease Serology, October 2024 - Present Manage the day-to-day operations of the Microbiology, Molecular Virology, and Infectious Disease Serology section of Mayo clinic laboratory.

Key Accomplishments:

• Coordinated the implementation of various amplification methods for testing SARS-CoV2 specimens on the Roche Cobas 6800s, Hologic Panther, Cepheid GeneXpert, Liat, and Biofire platforms.

• Meeting the needs of the Clinical Practice by providing rapid TAT and 24/7 coverage by expanding the staff by 38%.

• Improved operational workflow to meet the needs of our patients during the Pandemic by cross- training staff for 24/7 coverage.

• Developing a Microbiology leadership succession plan by mentoring and promoting existing staff members to Supervisory and Specialist positions.

o Created a Microbiology leadership team consisting of Supervisor, 2 Assistant Supervisors, Development Technologist, and Education Specialist.

• Defining new job descriptions for Laboratory Assistants that were college graduates that were not licensed by the State of Florida as Medical Technologists.

• Expanding Staff size from 14 FTEs in 2020 to 43 FTEs in 2024.

• Participated in planning the relocation of the microbiology laboratory to a new location with three times more square footage than previous laboratory (April, 2024) CHRISTIANA CARE HEALTH SYSTEM, Newark, Delaware

Manager, Microbiology and Immunology Laboratory, 2018 – 2020 Manage the technical and administrative operations of the Microbiology, Immunology, and Virology Laboratories.

Key Accomplishments:

• Implemented PCR identification of Yeast isolates from positive Blood cultures by replacing an In-situ hybridization assay (FiSH) to rapid PCR (Biofire).

• Implementing Rapid HSV 1 & 2 / VZV PCR eliminating viral culture and DFA. Optimizing TAT and improving patient management.

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UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA MEDICAL CENTER, Charlottesville, Virginia Manager, Microbiology and Molecular Diagnostics, 2014-2018 Manage administrative operations for clinical microbiology and molecular diagnostics laboratory. Sub- disciplines included Bacteriology, Mycology, Mycobacteriology, and Nucleic Acid Amplification Tests. Key Accomplishments:

• Eliminate redundant methodologies that resulted in a savings of over $75,000 in FY2014.

• Optimize work process in accessioning area that improved turn-around time of rapid antigen tests and implemented Dot-blot hybridization tests for the diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis.

• Implemented a nested multiplex PCR Gastrointestinal panel that improves turn-around time and sensitivity of detecting bacterial, parasitic, and viral agents of gastrointestinal disease.

• Implemented system wide use of Pediatric Blood Culture bottles and Flocked swabs for viral and bacterial specimen collection.

• Renegotiated two major vendor contracts reducing expenses by $30,000 in FY2015. MEDSTAR FRANKLIN SQUARE MEDICAL CENTER, Baltimore, MD Microbiology Laboratory Supervisor, 2002-2013

Manage daily operations for clinical microbiology laboratories including Bacteriology, Mycology, Parasitology, Mycobacteriology, Rapid Antigen Testing, RPRs, and Lyme C6 antibody testing. Key Accomplishments:

• Actively provide continuing education opportunities, authoring and conducting department and physician training courses/presentations, and developing the Laboratory Collection Guide for Laboratory Specimens.

• Establish department budgets and conduct all hiring operations, counseling technical staff to support career guidance and skillset growth.

• Provide technical support and assistance to Microbiology consolidation group of Medstar North as a member of the Microbiology Advisory Committee, developing and revising technical manuals.

• Conduct a clinical impact study using a nested multiplex PCR Respiratory Viral Panel (RVP).

• Coordinated the Implementation of Cerner Millennium from Soft Systems LIS for Microbiology Laboratories in the MedStar Health System.

SINAI HOSPITAL/LIFEBRIDGE HEALTH, Baltimore, MD

Application Specialist, 1999-2002

Facilitated computer program installation and maintenance at Northwest Hospital Center and Sinai Hospital. Served as decision support coordinator for clinical, financial, and executive teams. Key Accomplishments:

• Delivered software support to clinical users and coordinated information system resources to ensure optimal departmental operations.

• Maintained clinical databases, supporting quality assurance department. Technical Specialist/Supervisor, 1980-1999

Coordinate continuing education programs and provide support for Mycology, Mycobacteriology, Bacteriology, and Molecular Microbiology.

Key Accomplishment:

• Developed technical procedure manuals for department use and performed routine/special diagnostic microbiology procedures.

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OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sinai Hospital/LifeBridge Health, Microbiology Technologist/Specialist, Baltimore, MD, 1974-1980 College of Notre Dame, Microbiology Instructor, Baltimore, MD, Fall 1999 College of Notre Dame, Microbiology Laboratory Instructor, Baltimore, MD, Summer 1989, 1990, 1991 Johns Hopkins Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland, Part-time weekends, 1982 - 1983 EDUCATION AND LICENSURES

• John Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, Master of Science, Interdisciplinary

• University of Maryland, College Park, MD, Bachelor of Science, Microbiology

• Specialist Microbiologist: SM(ASCP)cm #3130, Expires 02/2026

• Diplomate of Laboratory Management: DLM (ASCP)cm #1058, Expires 01/2027

• State of Florida License as a Clinical Laboratory Supervisor in Microbiology, Serology/Immunology. License number SU 52209 Expires on 8/31/2026

• Mayo Clinic, Academic appointment as Instructor in Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Feb.1, 2023

TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGY

• Microsoft Office Suite

• Trend star (Decision Support)

• Workday

• EPIC Beaker

• Cerner Millennium

• SOFT LIS

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• Antibiotic Utilization – 2012 Antibiogram Resident Lecture 4/4/2013

• Biosafety in the Mycobacteriology Lab Pathology CE 3/5/2012

• Bioterrorism Preparedness – Microbiology Pathology CE 6/3/2013

• Blood Culture Collection Technique Pathology CE 9/2/2010

• Bloodborne Pathogens Pathology CE 10/8/2012

• Clostridium difficile Comparative Analysis MAC Presentation 9/14/2010

• Collection and Transport Media / Containers Pathology / Website 3/26/2013

• Culture of Service for Associates Pathology CE 10/12/2010

• Laboratory Ergonomics Pathology CE 4/27/2010

• Necrotizing Fasciitis Pathology CE 6/23/2012

• Performance Management Pathology CE 5/13/2011

• Provider Performed Microscopy SITEL Module / Physician CE 6/23/2011

• Respiratory Viruses – Molecular Detection Pathology / MAC 2/29/2012

• Slips, Trips, and Falls Safety Lecture Pathology CE 12/11/2012

• TB Spot Test Pathology CE 1/7/2011

• Temp Trak – Automated Temperature Tracking Pathology Lecture 4/18/2012

• FSHC MRSA PCR Initiative LAC Presentation 7/18/2006

• Power of Bacteria – Emerging Resistance Pathology CE 5/30/2007

• Laboratory Detection of Respiratory Viruses Pathology CE 3/27/2008

• DPLM FSHC Quality Program Summary 2007 Pathology Presentation 11/12/2007

• DPLM FSHC Safety & Packaging Infectious Agents Pathology CE 3/27/2008

• DPLM Environment Assessment Pathology Presentation 1/17/2012

• FSHC Resident Orientation – Microbiology Resident Presentation 5/25/2005

• Vancomycin Intermediate Staph aureus (GISA) ID Lecture 8/13/2012 ARTICLES - POSTERS – ABSTRACTS

• Satellite Streptococci. A Major Cause of “negative” Blood Cultures in Bacterial Endocarditis? JAMA 1979 May 25; 241(21); 2293-4. Roberts, KB, Sidlak, MJ. Sinai Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland.

• Clinical Microbiology Costs for Routine Stool Specimen Work-UP versus Multiplex PCR GI Panel, ASM 2015, New Orleans, LA. M Sidlak, University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville, VA.

• A Comparison of Three Multiplex Molecular Panels for the Detection of Gastrointestinal Pathogens; ASM 2015, New Orleans, LA. S Ensinger, M Sidlak, M Poulter; Univ. of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA.

• Early Experience with a Multiplex PCR Gastrointestinal (GI) Pathogen Panel: Implications for Infection Control. ICAAC 2015, San Diego, CA. M Sidlak, J Platts-Mills, A Mathers, etal. University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA.

• Clinical Yield of Routine Use of Molecular Testing for Adult Outpatients with Diarrhea and Derivation of a Clinical Prediction Rule. ID Week, 2017; S Clark, M Sidlak, A Mathers, M Poulter, J Platts-Mills; University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA.

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