Registered Radiological Technologist

Position Summary Provides diagnostic radiographic exams of patients for use by physicians in the development of diagnoses and treatment plans. UMC is a leading academic medical center in Southern Nevada, serving as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District and offering Nevada’s highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients. UMC is home to Nevada’s FIRST Level I Trauma Center, Verified Burn Center, and Transplant Center. In 2026 it became the FIRST and ONLY Magnet‑Recognized hospital in the state, reflecting UMC's nursing professionalism, teamwork, and superiority in patient care. Employer‑Paid Pension Plan (Nevada PERS) Employer‑paid pension plan available for eligible employees. Competitive Salary & Benefits Package Salary and benefits are competitive. Education & Experience Requirements Equivalent to graduation from high school and graduation from an accredited school of radiology. Licensing & Certification Requirements Must possess valid American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) certification in Radiography and State of Nevada License in Radiology. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification accepted by the American Heart Association (AHA). Office Lab Assistant License within thirty (30) days of hire (applies only to employees hired into a Quick Care, Primary Care, Express Care, or other ambulatory care cost center as applicable and determined by leadership). Additional Position Requirements Preferences: Trauma experience; open to work varied shifts (days, swings, graveyards). Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Physical Requirements Knowledge: Radiographic examination procedures and protocols; diagnostic x‑ray equipment; quality assurance and quality control measures; personal computers; anatomy and physiology of the human body; contrast application and contrast reaction symptoms; venipuncture techniques; department and hospital safety practices and procedures; patient rights; infection control policies and practices; handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials; department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures; age‑specific patient care practices. Skills: Positioning patients properly to maximize results; using diagnostic x‑ray exam equipment; preparing and administering contrast solutions; applying radiation safety principles; applying aseptic principles; communicating with a wide variety of people from diverse socio‑economic and ethnic backgrounds; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties; efficient, effective and safe use of equipment. Physical Requirements: Mobility to work in a typical clinical setting, including stamina to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time; vision to use standard office equipment and read printed materials including a VDT screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone; strength and agility to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this classification. #J-18808-Ljbffr University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (UMC)