Umar Syed
Summary
Health sciences graduate with a postgraduate certificate in health informatics and training in medical device reprocessing. Knowledgeable in data privacy (PHIPA, HIPAA), health data standards (HL7, SNOMED CT), and health tech tools like JIRA, Tableau, and Figma. Experienced in patient-focused communication through Tellegacy and skilled in medical terminology, infection control, and public health principles.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Perioperative Support
Lakeridge Health
10.2021 - Current
- Communicate regularly with patients and their families during pre- and post-op procedures, providing comfort and clarity
- Coordinate surgical case transport, specimen delivery, and room preparation in collaboration with clinical teams
- Maintain and organize supplies, contributing to a seamless surgical workflow
- Deliver patient-centered support in a high-pressure environment, often juggling multiple tasks and requests
Project Assistant – Health Tech Work-Integrated Learning
Tellegacy
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Coordinated email and phone outreach with university faculty across states to collect program data
- Facilitated meetings and communication with stakeholders, including non-profits and grant organizations
- Conducted discovery interviews to gather user insights and inform program development
- Demonstrated initiative, organization, and attention to detail in a remote, startup-style setting
- (Remote)
Education
Postgraduate Certificate - Health Informatics
George Brown College
Toronto, ON08.2023
Bachelor of Health Science - Public Health
Ontario Tech University
Oshawa, ON04.2022
Medical Device Reprocessing -
Seneca College
Toronto, ON04.2020
Skills
- Patient Communication (Phone, Email, In-Person)
- EMR familiarity Microsoft Office Suite JIRA Figma Tableau
- Agile methodology Stakeholder Engagement
- Highly organized Empathetic Adaptable Detail-Oriented
Timeline
Project Assistant – Health Tech Work-Integrated Learning
Tellegacy
05.2023 - 08.2023
Perioperative Support
Lakeridge Health
10.2021 - Current
Postgraduate Certificate - Health Informatics
George Brown College
Bachelor of Health Science - Public Health
Ontario Tech University
Medical Device Reprocessing -
Seneca College
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