X-Ray Operator

X-Ray Operator

Provides quality patient care when performing basic diagnostic imaging to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention while adhering to radiation safety principles.

Essential Functions:

• Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complimentary to quality care.
• Performs basic radiological examinations, including all quality controls/clerical duties.
• Delivers appropriate care while recognizing patient conditions and ensuring successful completion of procedures.
• Provides instructions that achieve patient cooperation and desired results.
• Positions patient, equipment, associated devices and manipulates technical factors to achieve high quality images for interpretation.
• Assesses diagnostic images for technical quality, proper annotation, and patient identification, ensuring that all relative anatomy is demonstrated.
• Applies principles of radiation safety to minimize exposure to patients, self and others.
• Ensures that equipment is in proper working order and reports any malfunctions to the Practice Manager or leader on duty.
• Applies appropriate standard precautions and personal protective equipment to prevent cross-contamination.
• Conduct basic machine maintenance as necessary
• Ensures safety of all customers.
• Maintains reasonable regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Other Related Functions:

• Maintains cleanliness of work area and equipment.
• Maintains well stocked and organized work areas.
• Provides patient transport.

Education/Training:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and completed an accredited Basic X-ray Machine Operator educational program.
• Licensure/Certification Current Florida State License – Basic X-ray Machine Operator (BMO)
• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification

Experience: None.