Basic X-Ray Machine Operator

AdventHealth•Kissimmee, FL

About The Position

The Basic X-Ray Machine Operator prepares patients for radiologic procedures and protects patients, themselves, and other staff from radiation hazards. The operator takes x-rays according to established patient care and safety procedures, setting up and operating radiographic equipment for medical diagnosis or treatment and implementing infection-control procedures in the work area. The role selects appropriate ionizing factors, adjusts radiographic controls, positions patients, and images the body parts requested by physicians. It processes film, checks image clarity and retakes images when needed, maintains organized film files, and ensures reports and films are available to physicians promptly. The operator maintains patient records, daily logbooks, and monthly reports; performs quantity and quality control checks; complies with safety standards; and keeps the darkroom and x-ray room clean and orderly. Additional duties include stocking medical and radiology supplies, rotating film stock, verifying charges for x-rays, treatments, and procedures, ensuring equipment is clean and compliant with state regulations, reporting equipment malfunctions to a supervisor, and performing other duties as assigned. The operator must be willing to float to other FHMG practices within reason when operational needs require it.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent is required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification is required.
Basic X-Ray Machine Operator (BMO) certification is required.
Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English effectively to carry out job requirements.
Must be willing to float to other FHMG practices within reason when needed.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in radiological technology from an accredited x-ray technician program is preferred.
At least one year of basic x-ray operator experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for radiologic procedures and protect patients, self, and staff from radiation hazards.
Set up and operate radiographic equipment and take x-rays according to established patient care and safety procedures.
Implement infection-control procedures in the work area.
Select appropriate ionizing factors and adjust radiographic controls.
Position patients and take x-rays of body parts requested by physicians.
Process film, check images for clarity, and retake images when needed.
Maintain organized x-ray film files and ensure reports and films are available to physicians in a timely manner.
Maintain patient records, daily logbooks, and monthly reports.
Perform quantity and quality control checks to ensure the x-ray unit meets applicable standards and policies.
Comply with safety standards and maintain clean, orderly darkroom and x-ray room areas.
Stock medical and radiology supplies and rotate film stock.
Verify charges for x-rays, treatments, and procedures on charge slips.
Ensure equipment is clean, in good working order, and compliant with state regulations; report malfunctions to the supervisor.
Float to other FHMG practices within reason when patient load, vacation schedules, or other needs require it.
Perform other duties as assigned.