General X-Ray Machine Operator

Cleveland Clinic•Akron, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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).

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

One year of General X-Ray Machine Operator experience

Responsibilities

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.