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General X-ray Machine Operator (GXMO) License Requirements:
Below are the steps to take in order to receive a GXMO license:
Step 1: Complete a GXMO didactic educational program accredited by the Ohio Departent of Health (ODH), or be a student enrolled in a radiologic technology program of study.
Step 2: After completing an accredited GXMO didactic educational program or enrollmeent in a radiologic technology program of study, the program director will supply you with a GXMO examination registration packet. 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 $165.
The state examination is given the second Monday each month at the Quest Business Center located at 8405 Pulsar Place, Columbus, OH 43240.
Upon completion of the examination, the Cleveland Clinic will send an official examination score certificate. The examination may be repeated up to three times within one year of successful completion of a didactic educational program. If an applicant does not pass the state examination after three attempts or within the one-year period, the individual must retake the didactic education prior to retesting.
Step 3: Complete at least one GXMO clinical educational program accredited by the Department, specific to the type(s) of procedures performed, or if a student enrolled in a radiologic technology program of study, have your program director complete the Clinical Competency Affidavit form.
Step 4: Submit your complete application to ODH. You may apply and pay online or via a hard copy application. A complete application must include the following:
- Application and fee in the amount of $65.
- Didactic course certificate, or college transcript if a student enrolled in a radiologic technology program of study.
- Clinical course certificate(s), or a student enrolled in a radiological technology program of study, Clinical Competency Affidavit form.
- Examination certificate with a passing score of at least 70 percent.
Currently Licensed GXMOs: Updating your Licesne to Operate Digital Equipment
- Go to Apply, Amend or Renew to add the clinical module(s) you have completed, and submit, via fax, mail or upload online, your clinical course certificate(s).
Last Updated: 5/13/09
Radiation Protection / X-ray / Radiologic Licensure Program
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