Radiology Tech Student PRN

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** Responsible for obtaining radiographic images of diagnostic quality while adhering to departmental standards and protocols under the supervision of a registered Radiologic Technologist. **Schedule: PRN, as needed** **Qualifications** + Enrolled in an accredited Radiologic Technology program required + 0-1 years required **Licenses and Certifications** + BCLS - Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire required **Essential Functions** + Communicates effectively. Establishes and maintains two way communication with peers, staff, physicians, leaders, and administration. + Cooperates well with peers and supports group decisions. + Maintains a clear, neat and safe environment for patients and staff. + Seeks information/guidance from others as needed. + Correctly identifies and uses appropriately personal protective equipment. + Demonstrates population appropriate competencies for all relevant patient populations. + Uses equipment safely, adhering to policy, guidelines and/or protocols set by the facility and department. + Ensures that all procedures are properly ordered, verified and acknowledged. + Properly identifies patient before procedures. + Performs radiologic examination using correct exposure and technical factors under supervision of a registered Radiologic Technologist + Positions patients for the proper view of affected area. + Instructs patients on the requirements for the procedure(s) order. + Routinely utilizes appropriate labeling. + Marks films with left markers to identify side of patients. + Completes mandatory "exam entry fields" in computer system. + Charges for supplies through the non-procedural table and paper process if necessary. + 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.