Per Diem Registered Radiological Technologist

University-Medical-Center-of-Southern-Nevada; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada is seeking qualified radiologic technologists for per diem openings. You will perform diagnostic radiographic exams for physicians to inform diagnoses and treatment plans, following strict safety and QA procedures.

The role requires ARRT Radiography certification, Nevada state radiology licensure, and BLS certification, with an Office Lab Assistant License within 30 days for applicable ambulatory centers.

Qualifications

• ARRT certification in Radiography is required.
• Nevada state licensure in Radiology required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Office Lab Assistant License within 30 days for ambulatory care cost centers as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic radiographic exams for physicians' use.
• Adhere to radiation safety and QA/QC procedures.
• Position patients to maximize imaging quality and comfort.

Skills

Radiography procedures

Radiology safety

Venipuncture

Education

High school diploma

Graduation from accredited radiology program

Job description

***PER DIEM OPENINGS***

THIS POSITION MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED

As an academic medical center with a rich history of providing life-saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC serves as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada's highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients.

UMC is home to Nevada's ONLY Nonprofit Level I Trauma Center, Verified Burn Center, and Multi-Organ Transplant Center. In 2026, we became the FIRST and ONLY Magnet®-Recognized hospital in the state, reflecting UMC's nursing professionalism, teamwork, and superiority in patient care.

Position Summary:

Provides diagnostic radiographic exams of patient for use by physicians in the development of diagnoses and treatment plans.

Education/Experience:

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).

Knowledge of:

• 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.

Skill in:

• 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 and Working Conditions:

• 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, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this classification.