Gregory Mitchell MLS(ASCP)

Experience

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  Comprehensive Pain Specialists

  Aug 2011 - Nov 2013

  Medical Technologist - Molecular Supervisor

  Working in our molecular lab I was responsible for DNA extractions of patient samples using the Thermo Fisher QuantStudio 12K Flex rtPCR, building of gene expression assays for 2d6, 2c9, 2c19 and 3a4/3a5 cytochromes and resulting these findings. I am also responsible for any changes made to our SOP’s and the design and implementation of new ones. Other responsibilities include testing of Hematology and Chemistry samples, preparation of mobile phase solutions for Liquid Chromatography, urine drug testing on the Olympus 400e and running confirmation tests for positive screens using the AB Sciex LC/MS/MS. Show less

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  INTERVENTIONAL PAIN SPECIALISTS, PLLC

  Nov 2013 - Jan 2016

  Laboratory Manager

  • Responsible for all areas of the day to day operations, oversight, personnel and management of the CAP and COLA certified, High Complexity laboratory at IPS.• Able to affect the complete revitalization of the IPS laboratory both under budget and on time.• Streamlined current testing practices and Quality Control to cut turnaround times, reagent cost, supply cost and waste by 25% per year using a Lean Six Sigma model.• Negotiated and purchased analyzers including their support devices which allowed for the introduction of new testing procedures.• Preform all validation, calibration, QC, maintenance, testing, trouble shooting and analyzer repairs within the IPS laboratory which areas include Chemistry, Genetics, Toxicology, Urinalysis, and Hematology.• Responsible for the formation of the Quality Management Plan including Quality Assurance polices and SOP’s for all areas of testing under current CAP, COLA and CLIA guidelines.• Conduct and maintain current validation studies for all analyzers and point of care devices as well as annual correlation studies on our Agilent LC/MS and Quant Studio PCR..• Implemented PCR testing for drug metabolism on Cytochrome P450 enzymes using the Thermo Fisher Quant Studio PCR. • Responsible for all training of Medical Technologists in the QC, maintenance, troubleshooting and testing procedures for all laboratory analyzers and point of care devices per the IPS SOP’s • Maintain outstanding communications with the IPS board of directors on the present and future plans of the laboratory. Also, to produce presentations for new testing procedures and analyzers needed within the laboratory.• Work closely with accounting in order to maintain a strict laboratory budget and work with billing for the implementation of new test codes required.• Responsible for the introduction of new testing and resulting methodologies on the LIS and to work with the IT department in applying them. Show less

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  HCA - Greenview Regional Hospital

  Jan 2016 - Jun 2018

  Medical Technologist

  • Responsible for QC/QA, testing and analysis of various patient samples in all areas of the laboratory including Chemistry, Hematology, Toxicology, Urinalysis, Blood Banking and Microbiology.• Preform quality control and calibrations for all laboratory analyzers and point of care devices as well as analyzing and updating all the SOP’s for Hematology and Immunohematology.• Communicate with management, medical technologists, nurses and doctors about new and existing testing procedures and current patient results.• Preform and assist with validation and correlation studies for all new medical devices• Conducted PCR testing on HBV, HCV and HIV using the Roche 4800• Train and assist in the training of new employees in the use and QC/QA of Hematology XN9000 and Chemistry Vitros 5600 analyzers and testing. Show less

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  Titan Medical Group, LLC

  Sept 2017 - Jun 2018

  Traveling Medical Technologist

  Tasked with filling the gaps in personnel for all areas of hospital laboratories throughout the U.S. and doing so with excellent problem-solving skills and a strong knowledge of laboratory techniques on multiple analyzers during 13 and 26 - week tours.

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  Parkland Health

  Jan 2018 - now

  Responsible for the management of the Logistics Hematology laboratory including Staffing, Lab Productivity, QA and Compliance.Working with Parklands Pathology administration to facilitate budgeting and the acquisitions of laboratory supplies, equipment and analyzers needed to complete testing in the Hematology and Coagulation laboratories.Other duties include working with LIS in the development of rules used to facilitate communication between testing results and the providers who need them. Show less Responsible for the daily operations of the Chemistry, Special Chemistry, Immunology, Urinalysis and Toxicology sections of the Main Logistics Laboratory at Parkland Hospital. Responsible for the selection, training, motivation and performance evaluations of 10 fte’sFormulates and Implements new and updated procedures, while maintaining knowledge of governing regulations for Chemistry, Special Chemistry, Molecular, Toxicology and Urinalysis.Coordinates special projects that may include research and development, evaluation of products, equipment and/or methodologies and the validation of new assays such as CoV2 antibody and PCR testing. Identify and analyze the design of jobs and workflow within the lab and implements or recommends appropriate changes needed to improve work effectiveness.Consistently pressing to stay abreast on new and emerging testing and technologies by being involved in workshops, seminars and think tanks as part of the PHHS leadership initiative. Show less

  • Laboratory Manager, Hematology

    Aug 2022 - now

  • Laboratory Supervisor

    Jan 2018 - now