GENERAL X-RAY MACHINE OPERATOR

About the role

The department provides diagnostic x-ray imaging services within the health care facility to patients in need.

Responsibilities

• Identify each patient and review physician orders for accuracy.
• Properly position patients for high image quality.
• Medical record documentation in HIS and RIS or systems required per department.
• Review each examination for quality.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and stock supplies.
• Communicate pertinent information to supervisor or responsible individual.
• Explain exams/procedures to patients and address any questions or concerns.
• Adhere to Aultman policies and procedures.
• Complete and adhere to knowledge gained through annual employee education.
• Ability to meet and interact with the public in a mature, courteous, and professional manner.
• Operate equipment within the department.
• Maintain Aultman attendance standards.

Qualifications

• Ohio GXMO certification
• BLS certification
• Minimum high school diploma
• Experience preferred

Skills

• Comfortable speaking to large groups and presenting
• Detail oriented
• Communicate effectively
• Adaptability to changing work environment or needs
• Computer, keyboard skills preferred
• Ability to set priorities and reprioritize as needed
• Use of proper body mechanics while caring for patients

Benefits

No direct reports for this position.

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Hours may vary as required by job. Weekends and holidays per facility need. Subject to frequent interruptions and changes in priority of duties throughout the day. Sitting, standing, moving during work hours. Lunch periods and breaks are coordinated with other staff members to maintain adequate coverage. Cross training in areas of the department as required. Colleagues may be assigned to different locations within the foundation. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Hazardous Exposure Category

Category I

Physical Demands

• Lifting: X 0-10 lbs X 10-20 lbs X 20-35 lbs X 35-50 lbs X 50-75 lbs X 75-100 lbs X over 100 lbs X
• Forward Reaching: X
• Overhead Reaching: X
• Sitting: X
• Standing: X
• Walking: X
• Climbing: X Stairs/Ladder X
• Bending: X
• Stooping: X
• Pushing: X 0-10 lbs X 10-20 lbs X 20-35 lbs X 35-50 lbs X 50-100 lbs X over 100 lbs X
• Pulling: X 0-10 lbs X 10-20 lbs X 20-35 lbs X 35-50 lbs X 50-100 lbs X over 100 lbs X
• Grasping/repetetive sustained: X
• Fine motor coordination: X
• Vision: Near/Far X
• Hearing: ordinary converstation/other X