All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Career Development
• Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

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. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Days

Location: 6748 GALL BLVD, Zephyrhills, 33542

The role you’ll contribute: Basic X-Ray Tech

The Basic X-Ray Technician is responsible for operating X-Ray and fluoroscopic equipment that assists radiologists and/or physicians with diagnosing and/or treating disease and/or injury. Assumes responsibility for performing radiographic examinations that are technically satisfactory, properly positioned and processed adequately.

Principal Job Duties and 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 retaking 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 log books 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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year basic x-ray operator experience preferred.
• Must be willing to float to other FHMG practices, within reason, when patient load, vacation schedules, etc. make it necessary.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate by reading, writing legibly, speaking and comprehending English effectively in order to carry out job
• Must be able to operate a variety of laboratory and radiological equipment and work with electrical and radiant energy.
• Current proficiency in CPR

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• American Registry of Radiological Technologists registration preferred.
• Associate’s Degree in radiological technology from accredited x-ray technician program preferred.