Basic X-Ray Machine Operator

About the role

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for radiologic procedures and protects patient, self and other staff from radiation hazards.
• Takes x-rays following established procedures for patient care and safety, which involves setting up and operating radiographic equipment used in the medical diagnosis and/or treatment of patients and includes implementing infection control procedures for the work area.
• Selects proper ionizing factors for radiological diagnosis.
• Adjusts/sets radiographic controls.
• Positions patients and takes x-rays of specific parts of the patient's body as requested by physician.
• Processes film and checks x-rays for clarity of image and retakes when needed.
• Maintains x-ray film files in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Ensures that reports and/or films are available for the physician in a timely manner.
• Maintains required records including patient records, daily logbooks and monthly reports.
• Performs quantity and quality control checks to assure z-ray unit meets standards required by laws, rules and company policies.
• Complies with safety standards.
• Maintains darkroom and x-ray room in a clean and orderly manner.
• Stocks necessary medical and radiology supplies.
• Rotates film stock.
• Verifies correct charges on charge slip for x-rays, treatments and procedures.
• Ensures that all equipment is in compliance with state regulations and is in good working order and clean.
• Reports equipment malfunctions to the supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be willing to float to other FHMG practices, within reason, when patient load, vacation schedules, etc. make it necessary.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates ability to communicate by reading, writing legibly, speaking and comprehending English effectively in order to carry out job requirements.
• Education: Associate's Degree in radiological technology from accredited x-ray technician program (preferred).
• Field Of Study: Associate's Degree in radiological technology from accredited x-ray technician program (preferred).
• Work Experience: 1+ basic x-ray operator experience (preferred).

Skills

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) (required)
• Basic X-Ray Machine Operator (BMO) (required)

Physical Requirements

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Pay

This position pays $18.55 - $29.68 per hour.