General X-Ray Machine Operator (GXMO) License Requirements:

• Complete a GXMO didactic educational program accredited by the Ohio Department of Health (ODH), pass the GXMO examination, and complete at least four hours of supervised clinical practice assignments.

List of Accredited GXMO Didactic Education Programs

HEA5124 GXMO Competency Form

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• Currently enrolled in or have completed an accredited radiologic technology program, pass the state GXMO examination and complete at least four hours of supervised clinical practice assignments.

HEA5124 GXMO Competency Form

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GXMO License Requirements to Operate Digital Equipment

• Complete a GXMO didactic educational program accredited by ODH, pass the GXMO examination and complete at least one GXMO clinical training module accredited by ODH, specific to the type(s) of procedures performed.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

ODH has approved clinical educational programs for the following clinical training modules: Chest and Abdomen, Extremities, Skull and Sinuses, Spine, Podiatry and Bone Densitometry.           

List of Accredited GXMO Didactic Education Programs                                

List of Accredited GXMO Clinical Educational Programs

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• Currently enrolled in or have completed an accredited radiological technology program, pass the state GXMO examination and submit a signed affidavit from the program director as proof that one or more of the following competency-based clinical training modules has been met: Chest and Abdomen, Extremities, Skull and Sinuses, Spine, Podiatry, and Bone Densitometry.

GXMO Examination

After successfully completing a GXMO didactic educational program, an application, application fee of $65 and a copy of the certificate issued by the didactic educational program, or transcript if enrolled in an Ohio accredited radiography program must be submitted to ODH.

ODH will send the applicant a letter granting eligibility to take the state GXMO examination. Enclosed with the letter is a form to register for the examination, and a study guide. The original examination registration form must be submitted to the Cleveland Clinic by the exam registration deadline on the form. The cost of the examination is $80.

The state examination is given once a month and rotates through the following four cities: Columbus, Canton, Dayton, Lima.

Exam Dates 

Upon completion of the examination, the Cleveland Clinic will send a complimentary notification of test scores. Official notification comes from ODH within four to six weeks of the test date.

In addition to completing an accredited didactic educational program, prior to issuance of a GXMO license, an individual must have at least four hours of supervised clinical assignments on how to perform the radiologic procedures within the licensed practitioner's scope of practice. If the GXMO is applying to operate digital equipment, a copy of the clinical course certificate, or signed affidavit from the radiography program director must be submitted to ODH.

Currently Licensed GXMOs: Updating your License to Operate Digital Equipment

• Go to Apply, Amend or Renew to update your license to include the clinical module(s) completed.
• You will need to submit, via fax or mail, your clinical course certificate of completion or signed affidavit from your radiologic technology program director to ODH for approval.

Last Updated: 7/31/07

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