Medical Imaging GXM Operator

Hours of Job

• The schedule is flexible, with an estimated commitment of approximately 8 hours per week.

• This role is well-suited for a student currently pursuing a degree in Radiography.

Duties and Key Responsibilities

• Works under the supervision of the Radiologist, Radiologic Technologist and Radiology Transcriptionist.

• Operates ionizing radiation-generating equipment in the performance of standard radiography exams under the scope of the GXMO license. 

• Assists the licensed Radiologic Technologist in performing radiological/ancillary exams.

• Performs clerical duties, which may include but is not limited to, patient reception, scheduling and screening. Data entry, filing answering telephones taking and delivering messages.

• Transports patients safely to and from Medical Imaging and other work areas. Utilizing appropriate mode of transportation for each patient and using assistive devices as necessary such as gait belt, smooth mover, hover jack and Hoyer lift.

• Screens MRI patients and ensures patients and other safety in the MRI environment.

• Respects patients’ rights to privacy, dignity and confidentiality.

• Maintains established hospital and work area policies, procedures, objectives, quality assessment, guest relations, safety, environmental, and infection control.  

• Communicates appropriately with interdisciplinary team and other customers.

• Consistently practices the behaviors of The Caring Model and Coworker Commitment. 

• Enhances work performance by participating in in-services, staff meetings, community outreach and committees as required.

• Assists in inventory, care and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies.

• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Ability to concentrate for long periods, work independently and exercise good judgment, keyboarding and basic computer skills.

• Requires full range of body motion including manual and physical dexterity, hand/eye coordination.

• Standing or walking minimum of 60% of the time occasionally lifts and carries up to 50 pounds. 

Education/Certifications

• High School diploma required.

• Currently enrolled in the final year of an accredited radiography program, recently graduated from an accredited radiology program within the past 12 months, or has completed a GXMO didactic educational program approved by the Ohio Department of Health (ODH).

• Licensed by the State of Ohio in the category of General X-Ray Machine Operator (GXMO)

Experience

• Healthcare related work, previous experience in Medical Imaging preferred.

Grand Lake Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. GLHS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in all of our locations. In addition, Grand Lake Health System is an At-Will Employment employer.