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