Karen Bond, Physician Assistant, Cleveland Clinic
Physician Assistants ( PA's) are health care providers that work under the supervision of a physician. PA's work includes performing physical exams, diagnosing patients, formulating treatment plans, performing medical procedures, and assisting in surgeries. PA's may work in Emergency Rooms, operating rooms, primary care offices, and in nearly all medical specialties.
Natalie Bowersox, Physician and Residency Director, Cleveland Clinic
I began my career as obstetrician delivering babies at Fairview Hospital where I was actually born. I now spend half of my time working in educating residents and teaching Ob/Gyn.
Anne Marie Carey, Speech/ Language Pathologist, Galvin Therapy Center
I work as a pediatric SLP working with kids with mild to severe language delays. Students would learn a little about communication disorders and therapy.
Erika Dicken, Owner and Occupational Therapist, Canvas Therapy LLC Pediatric Occupational Therapy
As a pediatric occupational therapist I work with infants and children, along with their caregivers, to help them achieve their goals in daily self care, play, and school-based activities. I am also trained in Craniosacral therapy which is a soft tissue technique that can help alleviate many ailments including birth trauma, self issues ,migraines, and post traumatic injuries, to name a few, for children and adults.
Brian Edwards, Regional Business Director Akumin Imaging.
Sell Diagnostic Imaging equipment, like MRI's and PET/CT Scanners to hospitals and Imaging Centers. I've worked in Pharmaceutical Sales and Diagnostic Imaging Sales. I can share the rewards of sales in healthcare markets.
Angela Gorcyzca, Radiology Supervisor, Fairview Hospital
There are many different opportunities in the Imaging Department. We are the first line in helping diagnose patients when then come to the hospital. Some of the fields in imaging are diagnostic x-ray, MRI, CT, US and nursing.
Nikolina Jandric, Nursing Professional Development Associate, MetroHealth
I coordinate our nursing high school programs and would love to share about our shadowing and information sessions.
Bridget King, Manager of the Ultrasound Department at Fairview Hospital - Cleveland Clinic, Fairview Hospital
An ultrasound technician, also known as a diagnostic medical sonographer, uses sound waves to create images of the inside of the body. They work with doctors and other healthcare providers to help diagnose and treat medical conditions.
Jean Knis, Senior Occupational Therapist, Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital
I work on a Newborn Intensive Care Unit where I help premature infants and their families understand and assist with the infant’s development and growth.
Kim Koszewski, Lead Pharmacy Technician Cleveland Clinic, Fairview Hospital
Inpatient pharmacy caregivers work closely with doctors and hospital specialists to verify, obtain, and provide accurate medication orders for patients. Our team also has the opportunity to work in oncology (providing chemotherapy) and investigational drug studies to aid patients in life changing treatment options.
Cory Lamar, Chiropractor / Small Business Owner HealthSource of Rocky River
Dr. Cory Lamar is a chiropractor and the owner of HealthSource of Rocky River where he combines chiropractic care with progressive therapeutic rehabilitation exercises to help people recover and feel their best. Students can learn about the basics of chiropractic care and progressive rehab, like how the body heals from injuries and how different treatments work together to improve mobility and reduce pain. They’d also get insight into what it takes to run a small business and the skills needed to manage a team.
Bryan Lashuk, Registered Respiratory Therapist Cleveland Clinic - Fairview Hospital
As a Respiratory Therapist I work with doctors and nurses to help treat patients with compromised respiratory status by different means from medications to life saving breathing machines.
Khayla Law Cleveland Clinic
Helen Molly, Nurse Manager Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital
I oversee the day-to-day nursing activities in the Fairview Radiology Department.
Clare Ogonek, Senior Occupational Therapist Fairview Hospital - Cleveland Clinic
Occupational therapists help enable people of all ages to participate in daily living in a variety of different settings.
Carla Wittine, Clinical Coordinator Fairview Eye Center
Fairview Eye Center will be able to inform you about a career path in ophthalmology as a technician or working in our patient services department.
Shirley Dalton, Patient Services Specialist Cleveland Clinic Akron General PPG
Provide a professional and proactive “Patients First” experience for patients and visitors. Perform patient registration (Enter and maintain confidential patient information), visit preparation, telephone triage, insurance verification, co-pay collection, scheduling, arrival and/or departure activities, screening and scheduling of interpreter services.
Lauren Goff, Clinical Specialist / Lead Respiratory Therapist Cleveland Clinic
Learn about the role of a Respiratory Therapist and their importance in a health care system. We are in charge of ventilator management, airway monitoring, BiPAP/CPAP initiation and much more. Whenever a patient's respiratory system is impaired or is in need of help, we are the first to be called!
Bryan Coyle, Assistant Nurse Manager Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital Operating Room
I run the day-to-day operations of a surgical department with 9 operating rooms. I have also worked previously as a surgical technologist, then became an RN, and now I'm an assistant nurse manager. I also live in Fairview Park, and my son attends daycare program on Mastick :)
Emily Biehl, Nurse Practitioner- OB/GYN MFM APRN (DNP, FNP, APRN-C) Metro Health Medical Center
A doctorate-prepared maternal-fetal medicine nurse practitioner specializes in managing high-risk pregnancies in an outpatient hospital setting, providing advanced care to medically complex and low-income patients. Responsibilities include conducting detailed prenatal assessments, managing maternal and fetal complications, coordinating multidisciplinary care, and educating patients on pregnancy health to improve outcomes for both mothers and babies.
Lisa DiSalvo, Supervisor Mammography Cleveland Clinic-Fairview Hospital
A Mammography Technologist duties, imaging, assisting with breast biopsies and procedures to prepare a patient for breast surgery. A mammography tech is an Xray technologist who goes back to train in this specialty. This career only requires a two year degree and one additional year of training and is a career that is very rewarding and pays very well.
Tiffany Walz, Marketing & Media Manager / Registered Veterinary Technician West Park Animal Hospital
I am part of the team at West Park Animal Hospital, where I oversee marketing, media, and communication efforts, as well as highlight the rewarding opportunities in veterinary medicine. At Career Night, students can learn about the diverse positions in the veterinary field, including hands-on roles like Registered Veterinary Technicians, who assist with medical procedures and animal care, and behind-the-scenes roles like marketing and media, where we engage the community and promote animal health education.
Joan Sclree, Registered Veterinary Technician, West Park Animal Hospital
Beyond serving as animal nurses, RVT's take on roles within surgery and anesthesiology, dentistry, diagnostic imaging, clinical laboratory, preventative medicine, and more. My specialty is emergency medicine and critical care.
Lauren Strang, Registered Nurse, Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital
I am a RN-circulator at Lutheran hospital. I am a nurse that assists in the Operating Room for surgeries. I would love to explain how to get into nursing and any questions students and families have.
Jena Suffel, Clinical Education Coordinator, Clinical Athletic Trainer, Heidelberg University
Athletic Training is a profession that prevents, evaluates, diagnoses, treats, and rehabilitates athletic injuries. The goal of an athletic trainer is to ensure athletes are safe, happy, and healthy in the sports they choose to play.
Wondra Spencer, Eastern Regional Outpatient Coding Supervisor, Cleveland Clinic
In Health Information Management with a focus on Health Information Management Coding and Operations, I ensure that patient information is accurately translated into standardized codes for healthcare billing, research, and quality improvement. At Career Night, students will learn how this vital work bridges healthcare and technology, playing a key role in patient care and the healthcare system's efficiency.
Keri Reichenbach, Inpatient/Hospital Coder III, Cleveland Clinic
Use PCS and ICD guidelines to provide diagnostic codes and procedures/services provided during a hospital stay based on documentation and treatment from a patients' providers and other specialties.
