At Crestwood Medical Center, we believe in the power of people to create great care! At our 180 bed full service acute care facility, we offer a friendly work environment, perfect for a new grad looking to start their career or an experienced technologist looking to make a change.
Crestwood Medical Center is located in Huntsville, Alabama which offers a rich history and variety of attractions, such as education, arts, nature or just pure entertainment. With a cost of living 8% lower than the national average, we are affordable for everyone!
**Job Summary**
The Radiology Assistant supports the daily operations of the Imaging Department by assisting technologists, preparing patients for procedures, maintaining equipment and supply areas, and performing basic administrative duties. This role contributes to efficient workflow and high-quality patient care by ensuring readiness of imaging spaces, supporting patient comfort and safety, and facilitating communication among the radiology team and other departments.
**Schedule: : Full-Time, Evenings**
**What We Offer:**
+ Student Loan Repayment Plans
+ Health Insurance Eligibility 1 st of the Month
+ 6% 401k Employer Matching
+ Tuition Reimbursement
+ Company provided renewal of BLS
**Qualifications**
+ Completion of a certified nursing assistant (CNA), patient care technician (PCT), or medical assistant program preferred
+ 1-2 years of experience in a clinical or imaging setting preferred
**Licenses and Certifications**
+ BCLS - Basic Life Support obtained within 30 days of hire required
+ CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant preferred or
+ Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)-AAMA preferred or
+ CPCA - Certified Patient Care Assistant preferred or
+ Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) preferred or
+ EMT - Emergency Medical Tech Certification preferred or
+ LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure preferred
**Essential Functions**
+ Prepares patients for imaging procedures by verifying identification, assisting with positioning, and providing comfort measures as needed.
+ Assists imaging technologists with room turnover, equipment cleaning, and exam preparation in accordance with infection control and safety protocols.
+ Maintains adequate stock of supplies and equipment, placing orders and organizing materials to support efficient daily operations.
+ Performs basic administrative duties, including patient chart preparation, order entry, record retrieval, and phone communication with staff, physicians, and families.
+ Supports the maintenance of patient records and ensures timely distribution of reports and documentation to the appropriate departments.
+ Communicates promptly with supervisors or clinical s regarding patient care issues, supply shortages, or equipment concerns.
+ Follows established protocols for personal protective equipment (PPE), sterile technique, and radiology department safety policies.
+ Assists with patient transports, including discharges and transfers, as directed by imaging or nursing staff.
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
**About Crestwood Medical Center**
Crestwood Medical Center is a Tier 1 Facility from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. We have been recognized as an Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation by American College of Cardiology, a Primary Stroke Center from The Joint Commission and American Heart Association, a Blue Distinction® Center+ for Bariatric Surgery, Maternity Care and Spine Surgery, the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines for Heart Failure (Gold Plus) and AFib (Gold), a Certified Treatment Center of Excellence from the ALS Association, and other accreditations and recognition for Imaging, Endoscopy, Breast Care, and Elderly Care.
Equal Employment Opportunity
This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.