Navigating Health Care Careers: Chart Your Path from High...

Navigating Health Care Careers: Chart Your Path from High School to Health Care

Welcome to the 2025 WakeMed health care careers conference for high school students Navigating Health Care Careers: Chart Your Path from High School to Health Care!

In order to participate in this event on Friday, March 14, 2025, you must be invited by an event coordinator, and you must have a full schedule of 8 sessions. To be invited to this event, please have a parent sign the WakeMed consent form and email the form to WorkforceDevelopment@wakemed.org.

Friday, March 14th is a WCPSS traditional calendar teacher workday. If your school does not follow this calendar, you may elect to seek an excused absence from your school’s administration to attend this educational event.

Please email WorkforceDevelopment@wakemed.org with additional questions.

8:30am EDT

Imaging: Seeing People From the Inside Out

Friday March 14, 2025 8:30am - 8:50am EDT

This session will provide a high-level overview of the different imaging modalities. We will discuss X-Ray, Mammography, CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, and Interventional Radiology and the unique benefits of each.

Speakers

Tara Aydlett

Imaging Manager, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

James Taylor

Radiation Safety Manager, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Matt Cross

Radiology Supervisor, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Friday March 14, 2025 8:30am - 8:50am EDT
Room 6

Allied Health

8:30am EDT

Clinical Engineering – The Life of the Equipment Doctors

Friday March 14, 2025 8:30am - 8:50am EDT

Clinical Engineering is the hospital department responsible for ensuring the safety of all medical equipment used in the facility. The work we do ranges from reviewing equipment requests, installation, networking, cybersecurity, preventive maintenance, calibration and repair of everything from thermometers to MRI machines. There are no patient care events that do not involve some form of medical equipment. In addition to ensuring patient safety, we work to develop and implement innovative ideas using 3D printing, engineering and Medical Equipment Mangement to improve the lives of patients, staff and physicians. Stop by and learn more about this important and exciting field!

Speakers

Dallas Sutton

Manager, Clinical Engineering, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

I am the Manager of Clinical Engineering at WakeMed Health and Hospitals. I am responsible for daily operations for both the Biomedical and Radiology Engineering Shops. My role at WakeMed has progressed from Imaging Specialist to Supervisor and now Manager in my 14 years here.I... Read More →

Eric Sommers

Clinical Engineer

Ben Reed

Biomed Tech 2, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

George Reed

Director, Clinical Engineering, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Friday March 14, 2025 8:30am - 8:50am EDT
Room 6

Biomedical Engineering

8:55am EDT

Imaging: Seeing People From the Inside Out

Friday March 14, 2025 8:55am - 9:15am EDT

This session will provide a high-level overview of the different imaging modalities. We will discuss X-Ray, Mammography, CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, and Interventional Radiology and the unique benefits of each.

Speakers

Tara Aydlett

Imaging Manager, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

James Taylor

Radiation Safety Manager, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Matt Cross

Radiology Supervisor, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Friday March 14, 2025 8:55am - 9:15am EDT
Room 6

Allied Health

8:55am EDT

Clinical Engineering – The Life of the Equipment Doctors

Friday March 14, 2025 8:55am - 9:15am EDT

Clinical Engineering is the hospital department responsible for ensuring the safety of all medical equipment used in the facility. The work we do ranges from reviewing equipment requests, installation, networking, cybersecurity, preventive maintenance, calibration and repair of everything from thermometers to MRI machines. There are no patient care events that do not involve some form of medical equipment. In addition to ensuring patient safety, we work to develop and implement innovative ideas using 3D printing, engineering and Medical Equipment Mangement to improve the lives of patients, staff and physicians. Stop by and learn more about this important and exciting field!

Speakers

Dallas Sutton

Manager, Clinical Engineering, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

I am the Manager of Clinical Engineering at WakeMed Health and Hospitals. I am responsible for daily operations for both the Biomedical and Radiology Engineering Shops. My role at WakeMed has progressed from Imaging Specialist to Supervisor and now Manager in my 14 years here.I... Read More →

Eric Sommers

Clinical Engineer

Ben Reed

Biomed Tech 2, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

George Reed

Director, Clinical Engineering, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Friday March 14, 2025 8:55am - 9:15am EDT
Room 6

Biomedical Engineering

9:20am EDT

Imaging: Seeing People From the Inside Out

Friday March 14, 2025 9:20am - 9:40am EDT

This session will provide a high-level overview of the different imaging modalities. We will discuss X-Ray, Mammography, CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, and Interventional Radiology and the unique benefits of each.

Speakers

Tara Aydlett

Imaging Manager, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

James Taylor

Radiation Safety Manager, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Matt Cross

Radiology Supervisor, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Friday March 14, 2025 9:20am - 9:40am EDT
Room 6

Allied Health

9:20am EDT

Clinical Engineering – The Life of the Equipment Doctors

Friday March 14, 2025 9:20am - 9:40am EDT

Clinical Engineering is the hospital department responsible for ensuring the safety of all medical equipment used in the facility. The work we do ranges from reviewing equipment requests, installation, networking, cybersecurity, preventive maintenance, calibration and repair of everything from thermometers to MRI machines. There are no patient care events that do not involve some form of medical equipment. In addition to ensuring patient safety, we work to develop and implement innovative ideas using 3D printing, engineering and Medical Equipment Mangement to improve the lives of patients, staff and physicians. Stop by and learn more about this important and exciting field!

Speakers

Dallas Sutton

Manager, Clinical Engineering, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

I am the Manager of Clinical Engineering at WakeMed Health and Hospitals. I am responsible for daily operations for both the Biomedical and Radiology Engineering Shops. My role at WakeMed has progressed from Imaging Specialist to Supervisor and now Manager in my 14 years here.I... Read More →

Eric Sommers

Clinical Engineer

Ben Reed

Biomed Tech 2, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

George Reed

Director, Clinical Engineering, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Friday March 14, 2025 9:20am - 9:40am EDT
Room 6

Biomedical Engineering

9:45am EDT

Imaging: Seeing People From the Inside Out

Friday March 14, 2025 9:45am - 10:05am EDT

This session will provide a high-level overview of the different imaging modalities. We will discuss X-Ray, Mammography, CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, and Interventional Radiology and the unique benefits of each.

Speakers

Tara Aydlett

Imaging Manager, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

James Taylor

Radiation Safety Manager, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Matt Cross

Radiology Supervisor, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Friday March 14, 2025 9:45am - 10:05am EDT
Room 6

Allied Health

9:45am EDT

Clinical Engineering – The Life of the Equipment Doctors

Friday March 14, 2025 9:45am - 10:05am EDT

Clinical Engineering is the hospital department responsible for ensuring the safety of all medical equipment used in the facility. The work we do ranges from reviewing equipment requests, installation, networking, cybersecurity, preventive maintenance, calibration and repair of everything from thermometers to MRI machines. There are no patient care events that do not involve some form of medical equipment. In addition to ensuring patient safety, we work to develop and implement innovative ideas using 3D printing, engineering and Medical Equipment Mangement to improve the lives of patients, staff and physicians. Stop by and learn more about this important and exciting field!

Speakers

Dallas Sutton

Manager, Clinical Engineering, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

I am the Manager of Clinical Engineering at WakeMed Health and Hospitals. I am responsible for daily operations for both the Biomedical and Radiology Engineering Shops. My role at WakeMed has progressed from Imaging Specialist to Supervisor and now Manager in my 14 years here.I... Read More →

Eric Sommers

Clinical Engineer

Ben Reed

Biomed Tech 2, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

George Reed

Director, Clinical Engineering, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Friday March 14, 2025 9:45am - 10:05am EDT
Room 6

Biomedical Engineering

11:50am EDT

Imaging: Seeing People From the Inside Out

Friday March 14, 2025 11:50am - 12:10pm EDT

This session will provide a high-level overview of the different imaging modalities. We will discuss X-Ray, Mammography, CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, and Interventional Radiology and the unique benefits of each.

Speakers

Tara Aydlett

Imaging Manager, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

James Taylor

Radiation Safety Manager, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Matt Cross

Radiology Supervisor, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Friday March 14, 2025 11:50am - 12:10pm EDT
Room 6

Allied Health

11:50am EDT

Clinical Engineering – The Life of the Equipment Doctors

Friday March 14, 2025 11:50am - 12:10pm EDT

Clinical Engineering is the hospital department responsible for ensuring the safety of all medical equipment used in the facility. The work we do ranges from reviewing equipment requests, installation, networking, cybersecurity, preventive maintenance, calibration and repair of everything from thermometers to MRI machines. There are no patient care events that do not involve some form of medical equipment. In addition to ensuring patient safety, we work to develop and implement innovative ideas using 3D printing, engineering and Medical Equipment Mangement to improve the lives of patients, staff and physicians. Stop by and learn more about this important and exciting field!

Speakers

Dallas Sutton

Manager, Clinical Engineering, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

I am the Manager of Clinical Engineering at WakeMed Health and Hospitals. I am responsible for daily operations for both the Biomedical and Radiology Engineering Shops. My role at WakeMed has progressed from Imaging Specialist to Supervisor and now Manager in my 14 years here.I... Read More →

Eric Sommers

Clinical Engineer

Ben Reed

Biomed Tech 2, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

George Reed

Director, Clinical Engineering, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Friday March 14, 2025 11:50am - 12:10pm EDT
Room 6

Biomedical Engineering

12:15pm EDT

Imaging: Seeing People From the Inside Out

Friday March 14, 2025 12:15pm - 12:35pm EDT

This session will provide a high-level overview of the different imaging modalities. We will discuss X-Ray, Mammography, CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, and Interventional Radiology and the unique benefits of each.

Speakers

Tara Aydlett

Imaging Manager, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

James Taylor

Radiation Safety Manager, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Matt Cross

Radiology Supervisor, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Friday March 14, 2025 12:15pm - 12:35pm EDT
Room 6

Allied Health

12:15pm EDT

Clinical Engineering – The Life of the Equipment Doctors

Friday March 14, 2025 12:15pm - 12:35pm EDT

Clinical Engineering is the hospital department responsible for ensuring the safety of all medical equipment used in the facility. The work we do ranges from reviewing equipment requests, installation, networking, cybersecurity, preventive maintenance, calibration and repair of everything from thermometers to MRI machines. There are no patient care events that do not involve some form of medical equipment. In addition to ensuring patient safety, we work to develop and implement innovative ideas using 3D printing, engineering and Medical Equipment Mangement to improve the lives of patients, staff and physicians. Stop by and learn more about this important and exciting field!

Speakers

Dallas Sutton

Manager, Clinical Engineering, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

I am the Manager of Clinical Engineering at WakeMed Health and Hospitals. I am responsible for daily operations for both the Biomedical and Radiology Engineering Shops. My role at WakeMed has progressed from Imaging Specialist to Supervisor and now Manager in my 14 years here.I... Read More →

Eric Sommers

Clinical Engineer

Ben Reed

Biomed Tech 2, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

George Reed

Director, Clinical Engineering, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Friday March 14, 2025 12:15pm - 12:35pm EDT
Room 6

Biomedical Engineering

12:40pm EDT

Imaging: Seeing People From the Inside Out

Friday March 14, 2025 12:40pm - 1:00pm EDT

This session will provide a high-level overview of the different imaging modalities. We will discuss X-Ray, Mammography, CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, and Interventional Radiology and the unique benefits of each.

Speakers

Tara Aydlett

Imaging Manager, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

James Taylor

Radiation Safety Manager, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Matt Cross

Radiology Supervisor, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Friday March 14, 2025 12:40pm - 1:00pm EDT
Room 6

Allied Health

12:40pm EDT

Clinical Engineering – The Life of the Equipment Doctors

Friday March 14, 2025 12:40pm - 1:00pm EDT

Clinical Engineering is the hospital department responsible for ensuring the safety of all medical equipment used in the facility. The work we do ranges from reviewing equipment requests, installation, networking, cybersecurity, preventive maintenance, calibration and repair of everything from thermometers to MRI machines. There are no patient care events that do not involve some form of medical equipment. In addition to ensuring patient safety, we work to develop and implement innovative ideas using 3D printing, engineering and Medical Equipment Mangement to improve the lives of patients, staff and physicians. Stop by and learn more about this important and exciting field!

Speakers

Dallas Sutton

Manager, Clinical Engineering, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

I am the Manager of Clinical Engineering at WakeMed Health and Hospitals. I am responsible for daily operations for both the Biomedical and Radiology Engineering Shops. My role at WakeMed has progressed from Imaging Specialist to Supervisor and now Manager in my 14 years here.I... Read More →

Eric Sommers

Clinical Engineer

Ben Reed

Biomed Tech 2, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

George Reed

Director, Clinical Engineering, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Friday March 14, 2025 12:40pm - 1:00pm EDT
Room 6

Biomedical Engineering

1:05pm EDT

Imaging: Seeing People From the Inside Out

Friday March 14, 2025 1:05pm - 1:25pm EDT

This session will provide a high-level overview of the different imaging modalities. We will discuss X-Ray, Mammography, CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, and Interventional Radiology and the unique benefits of each.

Speakers

Tara Aydlett

Imaging Manager, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

James Taylor

Radiation Safety Manager, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Matt Cross

Radiology Supervisor, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Friday March 14, 2025 1:05pm - 1:25pm EDT
Room 6

Allied Health

1:05pm EDT

Clinical Engineering – The Life of the Equipment Doctors

Friday March 14, 2025 1:05pm - 1:25pm EDT

Clinical Engineering is the hospital department responsible for ensuring the safety of all medical equipment used in the facility. The work we do ranges from reviewing equipment requests, installation, networking, cybersecurity, preventive maintenance, calibration and repair of everything from thermometers to MRI machines. There are no patient care events that do not involve some form of medical equipment. In addition to ensuring patient safety, we work to develop and implement innovative ideas using 3D printing, engineering and Medical Equipment Mangement to improve the lives of patients, staff and physicians. Stop by and learn more about this important and exciting field!

Speakers

Dallas Sutton

Manager, Clinical Engineering, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

I am the Manager of Clinical Engineering at WakeMed Health and Hospitals. I am responsible for daily operations for both the Biomedical and Radiology Engineering Shops. My role at WakeMed has progressed from Imaging Specialist to Supervisor and now Manager in my 14 years here.I... Read More →

Eric Sommers

Clinical Engineer

Ben Reed

Biomed Tech 2, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

George Reed

Director, Clinical Engineering, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Friday March 14, 2025 1:05pm - 1:25pm EDT
Room 6

Biomedical Engineering

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