Patrick Rimbao
Meaford,ON
Summary
Hardworking ex-military lab technician bringing 7 years of expertise in phlebotomy, and COVID-19 rapid test. Skilled multitasker with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Proven history of maintaining equipment and lab areas in alignment with regulatory guidelines.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Specimen Management
lifelabs
Owen Sound, ON
05.2023 - Current
- Collected, labeled and processed patient specimens carefully and accurately for testing.
- Unloaded, unpacked and routed incoming specimens by type to different staging areas for further processing.
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to infection control guidelines.
- Ensured specimens were labeled correctly and in compliance with regulations.
Work Study Student
Personal Support Program
09.2021 - Current
- Helped with administrative support by managing incoming calls, coordinating files, and sorting mail
- Greeted incoming office visitors, answered questions, and directed individuals to office locations
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information or assistance
- Collaborated with staff members to guarantee students received best possible customer service
Military Infantry and Military Paramedic/Lab Technician
Canadian Armed Forces
11.2001 - 09.2021
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
- Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Assistant
Georgian College
Barrie, ON01-2024
Associate of Science - Bio Lab Medical Technologist
Georgian College
Barrie, ON04.2023
Associate of Science - Paramedics
Justice Institute of British Columbia
New Westminster, BC02.2008
Skills
- Operations Support
- Verbal and Written Communication in English, French and Tagalog
- Business Correspondence
- Document and File Management
- Specimen Handling
- Quality Control Procedures
- Workload Prioritization
- Laboratory Safety Protocols
- Specimen Storage
- Biohazard Disposal
- Specimen Processing
Accomplishments
- Military Medic for Roto 3-10 Afghanistan (2010-2011)
- Advanced Care Paramedic qualified since (2012)
- Primary Care Paramedic qualified since 2008
Certification
- Georgian College Diploma (Bio Health Technology) 2023
- Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)-2023
- Certified CPR, St-John's ambulance - 2021
- Qualified Primary Care paramedic (J.I.B.C.)-2008
- Dawson College Diploma (Social Science) 2005
- Philip Pocock H.S. (O.S.S.D) 1995
Timeline
Specimen Management
lifelabs
05.2023 - Current
Work Study Student
Personal Support Program
09.2021 - Current
Military Infantry and Military Paramedic/Lab Technician
Canadian Armed Forces
11.2001 - 09.2021
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Assistant
Georgian College
Associate of Science - Bio Lab Medical Technologist
Georgian College
Associate of Science - Paramedics
Justice Institute of British Columbia
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