X-Ray Operator
Position Summary
Overview:Title: X-Ray OperatorDepartment: FMC Sports & Family MedLocation: St. Petersburg, FLHours: Full-Time | Day Shift
Position Summary
Provides quality patient care when performing basic diagnostic imaging to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention while adhering to radiation safety principles.
About the organization: Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital has been at the forefront of healthcare in St. Petersburg, FL for nearly 100 years as a community hospital, trauma center and academic teaching center. A commitment to quality has earned the hospital recognition with a USA Today Top Workplaces award for 2025 and an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for Spring 2025 from The Leapfrog Group. As an academic medical center, we are committed to training future physicians and staying on the forefront of medical research and technology. This position supports an ACGME-accredited residency program in Family Medicine. Orlando Health is one of Florida’s most respected healthcare systems, known for our unwavering commitment to excellence, patient care, and employee satisfaction. As part of our extensive network of hospitals, practices, and specialty services, we provide seamless access to integrated, high-quality care across multiple community locations. Collectively, our dedicated teams honor a legacy of over 100 years by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve.Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions.
Why Orlando Health is your best place to work:
Education & Career Growth Assistance Comprehensive Health & Wellness coverage and resources Financial & Retirement Planning with Company Match Excellent Company Culture and Work-Life Balance Family & Pet Support
..and more!
Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications
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.