Registered Radiological Technologist

University Medical Center; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid pension

Competitive salary package

Job summary

University Medical Center in Las Vegas, NV is seeking a Registered Radiological Technologist to perform diagnostic radiographic exams essential for physicians' diagnoses. This full-time role requires ARRT certification in Radiography, an active Nevada radiology license, and BLS.

Preferences include trauma experience and the ability to work varied shifts. UMC offers an employer-paid pension plan and a competitive salary and benefits package in a teaching hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Education/experience: Graduation from high school and from an accredited radiology school.
• Licensing: ARRT Radiography certification and Nevada radiology license; BLS required or accepted.
• Open to additional ambulatory care license requirements within 30 days for eligible centers.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic radiographic exams for physicians' diagnoses and treatment planning.
• Maintain imaging quality and safety standards in the radiology department.
• Operate radiographic equipment and assist with related duties as needed.

Skills

Trauma experience

Positioning patients

Radiographic imaging

Education

High school diploma

Graduation from accredited radiology school

Tools

ARRT Radiography Certification

State of Nevada Radiology License

BLS certification

Job description

Registered Radiological Technologist

• $29.75 - $46.11 Hourly
• 1800 West Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV
• Full Time
• 26-RRTQ2
• RADIOLOGY - 7140
• 06/10/2026
• Continuous

Position Summary

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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 FIRSTLevel I Trauma Center, Verified Burn Center, and Transplant Center. In 2026, we became the FIRSTand ONLYMagnet®-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.