General X-Ray Machine Operator

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Job Title

General X-Ray Machine Operator

Location

Akron

Facility

Akron General Medical Center

Department

Radiol - Diagnostic-Cleveland Clinic Akron General

Job Code

C12013

Shift

Day/Evening/Night/Weekend

Schedule

5:00pm-10:00pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family.

As a General X-Ray Machine Operator, performs routine diagnostic radiologic procedures within the scope of practice, including imaging of the chest, abdomen, spine, extremities, and skull, while supporting high-quality imaging and safe, efficient patient care.

A PRN caregiver in this position works 4:00pm – 9:00pm (typically roughly up to 12-16 hours per week)

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform standard diagnostic radiologic procedures to include Chest, Abdomen, Spine, Extremities and skull within the practitioner's scope of practice.

• Can operate Computerized and Digital Radiographic equipment.

• Perform patient exams quickly and efficiently to maximize productivity, patient flow and throughput.

• Understand the mechanics and technical components of each x-ray resource within the scope of practice.

• Keep resources inventories properly so that all supplies and equipment are on hand.

• Understand the computer systems used in the department (i.e. Radiology Information Systems, CCF orders systems, CCF scheduling systems).

• Can function in other capacities of the Radiology Department.

• Provide patient care and assistance.

• Assist the patients to provide them with comfort throughout the visit.

• Report problems immediately to the Supervisor.

• Assist in maintaining the flow of patients in and out of the department.

• Establish and maintain friendly and cooperative relations with those contacted in the course of work.

• Provide training, supervision, mentoring, and evaluation support for new hires, students, and other clinical learners as assigned.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Completion of 12 classroom hours of instruction in accordance with the requirements of the State approved facility attended

• Appropriate clinical training of at least 8 hours with proven competency for the clinical site in area (s) of practice (e.g., Chest, Abdominal, Spine, Extremities, and Skull x-rays)

• Current State Licensure as a General X-Ray Machine Operator (GXMO)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Certification

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• One year of General X-Ray Machine Operator experience

Physical Requirements:

• Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to assist with lifting patients of varying weight and manipulate equipment daily.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

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