Kathy Tran

UC San Diego Alumna | B.S. Human Biology | Incoming PA-S

San Diego, California, United States

About

Hello! I am a recent graduate from UC San Diego with a B.S. in Human Biology. With an interest in medicine and healthcare, I am eager to advance my knowledge and gain hands-on experience! I am interested in pursuing a career in the field as a Physician Assistant (PA). Please feel free to send me a message or email me at [email protected] if you would like to connect! I am currently looking for PA mentorship and shadowing opportunities in San Diego!

Experience

  • Medical Assistant at San Diego Heart Rhythm Center
    Nov 2024 - Present · 1 yr 8 mos

  • Department Tech Aide at Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego
    Mar 2023 - Nov 2024 · 1 yr 9 mos

    Assistant for the department of Radiology. - Works in a variety of modalities - MRI, X-Ray, and orthopedics. - Responsible for restocking supplies in patient prep areas, dressing rooms, and exam rooms. - Assists MRI techs, nurses, and anesthesiologists in prepping patients for MRI exams. - Replaces anesthesia circuits. - Schedules inpatient MRI exams in a timely manner while communicating with nurses about NPO or necessary accommodations - using EPIC. - Sets up supplies and equipment for fluoroscopy exams. - Transports patients safely and efficiently.

  • Student Assistant at UC San Diego Health
    Jul 2021 - Dec 2023 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    Student worker for UCSD School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics. Manages website quality, accessibility, and updates. Works closely with the Communications Specialist with various tasks - creating new sites for individual divisions, collaborating with staff to enhance faculty development programs, etc.

  • Behavioral Health Technician at Center for Autism and Related Disorders, LLC. (CARD)
    May 2022 - Mar 2023 · 11 mos

    Registered behavioral technician at CARD. Implements behavior intervention plans customized to each individual patient in order to teach children with Autism Spectrum Disorder skill acquisition. Provides direct care to patients - helping with day-to-day tasks and recording progress and data on patient behavior. Applies behavior intervention plans and skill acquisition exemplars in various settings - clinic, community, and home.