Medical Technologist
Resume:
MICHAEL C. CABRERA, MT (ASCP), MT (AMT)
*** ** *** ***. ***. 704
Miami, FL 33130
Cell: 786-***-****
Email: *******.*****@*****.***
CERTIFICATIONS
Clinical Laboratory Supervisor by the Florida Department of Health as of November 4, 2008, awarded with a
Certificate of Attendance and Competency Demonstration in Medical Laboratory Management on October 30,
2008
Medical Technologist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) as of December 15,2007
Clinical Laboratory Technologist by the Florida Department of Health; certified in Microbiology, Seroloogy,
Clinical Chemistry, and Immunohematology as of November 8, 2006
Clinical Laboratory Scientist by the International Commission on Healthcare Professions (ICHP), certificate
issued March 20, 2006
Medical Technologist by the American Medical Technologists (AMT) with a rating of 95% in the AMT
qualifying exam
Recipient of the American Medical Technologists Institute of Education (AMTIE) Excellence Award for far
exceeding the number of continuing education hours required for compliance with the basic AMTIE standards
for 2003 and 2007
Placed third over-all nationwide in the National Licensure Examination for Medical Technologists administered
by the Professional Regulation Commission on March 7-8, 1998
WORK EXPERIENCE
Laboratory Supervisor (Full Time)
University of Miami Hospital
January 2009 to present
• Supervise the technical and support personnel in the laboratory, concurrently monitoring the employee
and departmental performance to ensure adherence to policies and procedures, timelines and regulatory
requirements
• Ensure that the laboratory proactively responds to feedback from customers and implements
improvement mechanisms to enhance overall ability of the department to meet the customer’s needs
• Serve as the technical resource for the laboratory staff and fill in as a bench technologist and/or
accessioner as needed
• Prepare written reports including but not limited to correlation studies, carryover studies, and calculation
verification and maintain quality control records and technologist competencies
Medical Technologist (Full-Time, 3rd Shift)
University of Miami Hospital
December 2006 to January 2009
• Work independently to perform stat and routine clinical laboratory procedures consistent with written
policies and procedures under the direction of the laboratory supervisor
• Analyze and report results on patient specimens in a timely and accurate manner
• Demonstrate and apply the theoretical concepts of clinical laboratory testing using reasoned judgment to
ensure the correlation of test results with patient clinical information
• Notify physicians and nurses of critical value test results and accurately document such information
• Perform quality control procedures, calibrations, linearities, proficiency tests and instrument
maintenance procedures to assure accuracy and reliability of test results
• Maintain logs, charts, files and other relevant laboratory data
• Participate in staff meetings and in-house continuing education programs
• Comply with all safety and infection control regulations
Medical Techonologist (Full Time)
Florida Family Laboratory, Inc. - November 2006 - December 2006 (48 hours/week)
• Perform routine laboratory testing in accordance with written procedures
• Maintain laboratory logs and files
• Perform quality control procedures and instrument calibrations
• Utilize laboratory information systems and software
Reviewer/Lecturer (Per Diem), American Medical Technologists (AMT) Qualifying Exam
Reviewer/Lecturer (Per Diem), Microbiology, Philippine Medical Technology Licensure Exam
Acts Review Center - August 2003 - October 2006
• Conduct a rationalization-type and lecture-type review sessions to prepare reviewees for the AMT
certification exam and the local Medical Technology Board Exam
Instructor (Full Time), Natural Science Department Coordinator
President, Gordon College Faculty Association (GCFAS) for Academic Year 2004-2005
Gordon College (Olongapo City Colleges/OCC)- June 2000-October 2005 (40 hours/week)
• Ensure smooth and efficient functioning of the Department of Natural Sciences under the supervision of
the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
• Design relevant classroom and laboratory learning experiences for Chemistry, Biochemistry,
Anatomy/Physiology and Microbiology
• Review, revise and approve course syllabi of the Natural Sciences Department
• Earned an "Outstanding" rating during the OCC faculty evaluation
• Conduct interviews of candidates for teaching positions in the Natural Science Department
• Participate in professional development seminars and trainings
• Delegate tasks to the Natural Sciences Department faculty
• Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist) / Phlebotomist
Bioline Diagnostic Laboratory - June 1998 - May 2000
(48 hours/week)
• Efficiently perform routine and special clinical laboratory tests using widely accepted reference methods
• Perform quality control procedures to check instrument performance as part of the quality assurance
program and initiate corrective actions when need arises
• Strictly adhere to the universal precautions in the collection, processing, testing, storage, preservation
and disposal patient specimens and other biohazardous materials
• Prepare and standardize stock solutions and culture media needed in the laboratory
SEMINARS / TRAININGS / CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
• 69th American Medical Technologists Annual Educational Program and National Meeting, 7-12 July
2007, Orlando FL USA
• Siemens Dimension Clinical Chemistry System Advanced Training, 20 June 2007, Embassy Suites, Fort
Lauderdale, FL USA
• Florida Mandatory Renewal Package (Includes Laws and rules of the Board, HIV/AIDS and Medical
Errors), 5 April 2007
• 40th Philippine Association of Medical Technologists Annual Convention, 13-16 December 2004,
Manila Hotel, Manila
• Department of Health's (DOH) Seminar Workshop for Drug Testing Analysts, 6-7 August 2004, Trinity
College, Quezon City
• Civil Service Commission Values Orientation Workshop, 4-6 May 2004, Gordon College, Olongapo
City
• Civil Service Commission Seminar-Workshop on Personal Effectiveness, 18-19 October 2001, Gordon
College, Olongapo City
• 5th Philippine Association of Medical Technologists Mid-Year Convention, 5-7 May 2000, Crown Peak
Hotel, Olongapo City
• 35th Philippine Association of Medical Technologists Annual Convention, 2-4 December 1999, Manila
Midtown Hotel, Manila
• Bacterial Culture in Clinical Laboratory and Updates in Bacteriological Identification, 18 September
1999, Subic Legend Health and Medical Center, Olongapo City
• Focus on Medical Mycology, 22-23 April 1999, University of Santo Tomas, Manila
• Earned continuing education credits from the American Medical Technologists Institute of Education
(AMTIE), College of American Pathologists (CAP) Competency Assessment Programs, and Florida
department of Health-approved continuing education providers (certificates available upon request)
ON-LINE TRAINING
• Siemens Sysmex CA-1500 System Level I On-line Training, 24 January 2008
• Siemens Dimension RXL Max Clinical Chemistry System Level I On-line Training, 24 January 2008
• Siemens Dimension RXL Max Clinical Chemistry System Level II On-line Training, 24 January 2008
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
• American Society of Clinical Laboratory Scientists (ASCLS)
• American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• Philippine Association of Medical Technologists (PAMET)
INTERNSHIP TRAINING
1. Saint Louis University Clinical Laboratory - May 1997 - November 1997 (48 hours/week) – with
rotations in Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank, Serology, Clinical Microscopy, Parasitiology,
Histopathology and Microbiology
2. Baguio Health Department - November 1996 - May 1997 (40 hours/week) – with rotations in
Hematology, Parasitology, Clinical Microscopy, Clinical Chemistry, Enteric/Pyogenic Microbiology,
Sanitary Microbiology and Serology
EDUCATION
Saint Louis University
Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology
Dean’s List, College of Natural Sciences
1993 - 1997
104.5 US semester credits, G.P.A. 2.94
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