Limited X-Ray Machine Operator

What do they do?
The objectives of the Limited X-Ray Machine Operator Diploma program are to prepare students to perform x-ray (radiographic) examinations in clinics, physicians’ offices, dentists’ offices, public health institutions, and urgent care centers. Students will be able to prepare patients for radiographic examinations by explaining the procedure, by ensuring proper positioning of both the patient and the radiographic equipment. Graduates of this program are required to take Kentucky State Limited Radiography exam through the Radiation Health Branch.

The LXMO program is not the Rad Tech Program. Each program is distinctly different and offers different career Opportunities.

Where do they work?
Limited X-Ray Machine Operator graduates typically work at clinics, physicians' offices, dentists' offices, public health institutions, and urgent care centers.

What are they paid?
Earnings in individual health care occupations vary as widely as the duties.  Many factors play a role in determining the graduate's potential earnings, including years of experience, amount of responsibility required, and the size of the facility or practice of employment.  Other factors that impact earnings vary from region to region, such as cost-of-living.  Many areas are experiencing shortages in health care workers.  This is having a major impact on earnings.

We recommend that prospective students refer to local health care employers for earning potential in their region.  For a national overview of potential earnings, we recommend the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook found in the local library or visit their website.