Registered Radiological Technologist

Veterans in Healthcare; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas seeks a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist to perform radiographic exams for physicians. This full-time role requires ARRT certification in Radiography and a Nevada license, BLS, and validation within 30 days for Office Lab Assistant where applicable.

Knowledge includes radiographic procedures, patient positioning, radiation safety, and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from high school and graduation from an accredited school of radiology.
• Licensing/Certification: ARRT certification in Radiography and State of Nevada License in Radiology; BLS certification.
• Office Lab Assistant License within 30 days of hire (where applicable).
• Preferences: trauma experience; varied shifts (days, swings, graveyards).

Responsibilities

• Provides diagnostic radiographic exams of patients for physician diagnoses and treatment planning.
• Ensures radiation safety and quality through proper procedures and QA/QC measures.
• Positions patients and operates radiographic equipment.
• Maintains patient rights and infection control practices.

Skills

Radiography knowledge

Patient positioning

Radiation safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduation from an accredited radiology program

Tools

X-ray equipment operation

Job description

Salary
$30.55 - $47.35 Hourly
Location
1800 West Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
26-RRTQ2
Department
RADIOLOGY - 7140
Opening Date
10/27/2026
Closing Date
Continuous

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Position Summary

EMPLOYER-PAID PENSION PLAN (NEVADA PERS) COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE 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.

Job Requirement

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).

Additional Position Requirements

Preferences will be given to applicants who document the following:

• Trauma experience.
• Open to work varied shifts (days, swings, graveyards).

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Physical Requirements

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.

Employer University Medical Center of Southern Nevada

Address University Medical Center of Southern Nevada