Per Diem Registered Radiological Technologist - UMC Quick Care 24/7

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (UMC); Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (UMC) seeks a per diem Radiology Technologist to perform diagnostic radiographic exams as part of patient care. The role requires ARRT certification in Radiography and Nevada state radiology license, plus BLS.

Ideal candidates will have experience with OR imaging and trauma/pediatrics imaging, and be capable of operating imaging equipment while following safety standards. This is a per diem, on-site opportunity at UMC in Las Vegas.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school and from an accredited school of radiology.
• ARRT certification in Radiography and Nevada radiology license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification accepted by AHA; additional Lab Assistant license if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provides diagnostic radiographic exams to assist physicians.
• Operates imaging equipment and ensures safety protocols.
• Communicates with care team to support patient care.

Skills

Patient positioning

Radiology procedures

Radiation safety

Equipment operation

Communication

Education

High school diploma and Radiology program

Tools

Diagnostic x-ray equipment

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 to assist physicians in the development of diagnoses and treatment plans.

Job Requirement

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 will be given to applicants who document the following:

• Minimum of one (1) year of recent experience performing diagnostic radiographic exams of patients in an acute care hospital e.g.;
• Operating Room Hospital imaging experience
• Trauma and Peds imaging experience

Knowledge Of

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Physical Requirements

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.