Ohio State University Physicians

Orthopedic Imaging Assistant - GXMO-Orthopedics

Ohio State University Physicians  •  $30.94/hr  •  Columbus, OH (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

Join a fast-paced, patient-centered orthopedic team where your imaging expertise and clinical skills directly impact the speed and quality of care. As an Orthopedic Imaging Assistant (GXMO), you’ll play a vital role in delivering precise diagnostic imaging and hands-on clinical support, helping providers evaluate, diagnose, and treat musculoskeletal conditions efficiently while creating a positive, compassionate patient experience.

The Orthopedic Imaging Assistant is a General X-ray Machine Operator (GXMO) who provides limited diagnostic imaging and clinical support in an ambulatory orthopedic setting. This role ensures safe, accurate imaging, supports clinical workflows, and enhances patient care while maintaining compliance with radiation safety standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational quality expectations.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

Imaging & Patient Care

  • Perform diagnostic imaging within GXMO scope of practice for authorized anatomical areas
  • Operate imaging equipment safely, selecting appropriate patient-specific parameters
  • Apply ALARA principles to minimize radiation exposure while maintaining image quality
  • Position patients accurately and comfortably for imaging procedures
  • Conduct Imaging Time Out to verify patient, exam, protocol, and laterality

Clinical Support

  • Room patients, collect vitals, and obtain relevant medical histories
  • Assist providers with exams, procedures, and treatments
  • Perform clinical tasks within scope, including:
    • Casting and splinting
    • Wound care, suture removal, and dressing changes
    • Medication administration and handling (including storage and compounding)
    • Point-of-care testing (POCT)
  • Prepare, clean, and maintain exam rooms and imaging areas

Operations & Documentation

  • Document imaging procedures and clinical information in the EMR accurately and timely
  • Maintain imaging equipment and ensure proper cleaning between patients
  • Manage inventory and stock clinical and imaging supplies
  • Support front office functions such as scheduling, referrals, and patient follow-ups
  • Provide after-visit summaries and patient education

Compliance & Team Collaboration

  • Follow all HIPAA, OSHA, radiation safety, and regulatory standards
  • Participate in trainings, competencies, and departmental meetings
  • Work collaboratively with physicians, APPs, and clinical staff
  • Maintain professionalism and excellent patient communication at all times
  • Travel to other locations as needed

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Medical Assisting diploma or 1 year of medical assisting experience (or equivalent combination)
  • General X-ray Machine Operator (GXMO) certification
  • Completion of radiographic positioning coursework (including upper extremities)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in an orthopedic outpatient setting
  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Why Join Us

  • Work alongside a collaborative orthopedic care team
  • Make a direct impact on patient outcomes and experience
  • Grow your clinical and imaging skillset in a dynamic setting
  • Be part of a culture focused on quality, safety, and excellence

Who we are With over 100 cutting-edge outpatient center locations, dedicated to providing exceptional patient care while fostering a collaborative work environment, our buckeye team includes more than 1,800 nurses, medical assistants, physicians, advanced practice providers, administrative support staff, IT specialists, financial specialists and leaders that all play an important part. As an employee of Ohio State University Physicians (OSUP), you'll be an integral part of a team committed to advancing healthcare, education, and professional growth. Our culture At OSUP, we foster a culture grounded in the values of inclusion, empathy, sincerity, and determination. We meet our teams where they are, coming together to serve each other and our community. Our benefits We know that having options and robust benefit plans are important to you. OSUP prioritizes the wellbeing of our team and that’s why we offer our employees a flexible, competitive benefit package. In addition to medical, dental, vision, health reimbursement accounts, flexible spending accounts, and retirement, we also offer an employee assistance program, paid time off, holidays, and a wellness program designed to support our employees so they can live their best lives. As an OSUP employee, you will be eligible for these various benefits depending on your employment status.

Pay Range

USD $20.63 - USD $30.94 /Hr.

Ohio State University Physicians

About Ohio State University Physicians

Ohio State University Physicians is the medical group managing The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, creating a fully integrated, high-performing practice.

OSU Physicians is honored to have received 2024 Top Workplaces awards from USA TODAY and for the second year in a row, Columbus CEO!

OSUP manages, operates and employs clinical and non-clinical staff at over 100 offices and outpatient care locations throughout Central Ohio. We are proud to foster a work environment built on diversity, employee development, and quality patient care.

When it comes to benefits, OSUP recognizes the need for individuals to make the best choices for themselves and their families. We offer an array of benefits to both full- and part-time employees, including health (medical, dental, vision) and disability plans, life insurance coverage for employees and dependents, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, a company-paid retirement program, a generous paid time off program and 11 paid holidays.

Focusing on the entire patient experience, OSUP offers clinical and non-clinical positions including medical assistants, athletic trainers, sonographers, schedulers, nurses, patient services, medical coders, billing specialists, compliance officers, administrative assistants and much more!

At OSUP, we are committed to expanding our outreach and have formed Ohio State University Physicians Community Medical Group (OSUP Community)​, a group that operates primary and specialty care practices in central and regional areas within Ohio supported by the resources of OSUP and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Career opportunities are available for physicians and clinical staff.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Columbus, Ohio
Year Founded
2002
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