ZHIREL T. CABOG
Caloocan City
Summary
Healthcare professional with hospital and diagnostic laboratory experience, currently serving as a Quality Assurance Officer in a tertiary medical center. Strong background in direct adult patient care support, clinical quality management, regulatory compliance, and performance improvement. Extensive experience working with physicians, nurses, and allied health teams in highly regulated healthcare environments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance Officer
Cardinal Santos Medical Center
Philippines
12.2025 - Current
- Monitor and evaluate compliance with hospital quality standards, policies, and regulatory requirements to ensure safe, effective approach patient care
- Conduct clinical and operational audits, identifying root cause, gaps and implementing corrective and preventive action plans (CAPA)
- Analyze quality indicators, incident reports, and patient care data to support continuous quality improvement initiatives
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and allied health departments to improve workflows, reduce errors, and enhance patient outcomes
- Support hospital accreditation and regulatory readiness through documentation review, staff coordination, and performance monitoring
Chief Medical Technologist / Pollution Control Officer
Marsman Drysdale Medical Products Inc.
Pampanga, Philippines
04.2021 - 08.2025
- Supervised daily operations of clinical and drug-testing laboratories supporting adult patient diagnostic services
- Ensured timely and accurate laboratory results directly impacting physician diagnosis and treatment
- Implemented quality management systems aligned with DOH regulations
- Conducted audits, staff performance evaluations, and quality improvement initiatives
- Trained and supervised laboratory staff to ensure compliance, safety, and service excellence
Senior Medical Technologist
Armed Forces Hospital
Khamis Mushayt, Saudi Arabia
07.2002 - 07.2019
- Provided hospital-based diagnostic laboratory services for adult inpatients and outpatients
- Communicated critical laboratory results to physicians and nursing staff to support immediate patient intervention
- Ensured compliance with CAP, JCI, AABB, and CBAHI accreditation standards
- Participated in Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) development, validation, and policy implementation
- Coordinated LIS-related concerns with IT to ensure accurate patient data reporting
- Managed proficiency testing (CAP, NEQAS) and corrective action documentation
Senior Medical Technologist
JP Sioson General Hospital and Colleges
Quezon City, Philippines
06.2000 - 05.2002
- Oversaw laboratory operations across major diagnostic sections
- Performed direct clinical procedures, including phlebotomy and ECG, supporting adult patient care
Medical Technologist / Night Supervisor
Rizal Medical Center
Pasig City, Philippines
12.2000 - 07.2001
- Supervised night-shift laboratory operations for emergency and inpatient services
- Prepared blood components for transfusion and performed microbiology testing
- Guided medical laboratory science interns in clinical and safety protocols
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology / Medical Laboratory Science
Far Eastern University – Dr. Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation
01-1997
Skills
- Quality Assurance & Patient Safety
- Direct Adult Patient Care Support
- Clinical & Operational Audits
- Regulatory Compliance (DOH, CAP, JCI, AABB, CBAHI)
- Healthcare Documentation & Reporting
- Process Improvement
- Staff Training & Competency Assessment
Certification
- Registered Medical Technologist (PRC) – Valid until July 2027
- Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCPi) – Valid until March 2027
Timeline
Quality Assurance Officer
Cardinal Santos Medical Center
12.2025 - Current
Chief Medical Technologist / Pollution Control Officer
Marsman Drysdale Medical Products Inc.
04.2021 - 08.2025
Senior Medical Technologist
Armed Forces Hospital
07.2002 - 07.2019
Medical Technologist / Night Supervisor
Rizal Medical Center
12.2000 - 07.2001
Senior Medical Technologist
JP Sioson General Hospital and Colleges
06.2000 - 05.2002
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology / Medical Laboratory Science
Far Eastern University – Dr. Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation