Senior Registered Radiological Technologist

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (UMC); Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid pension plan

Competitive salary & benefits package

Job summary

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (UMC) in Las Vegas seeks a Radiologic Technologist to coordinate patient flow, prioritize exams, and perform radiographic procedures used by physicians for diagnosis and treatment.

The candidate will have an accredited radiology program, two years of experience, ARRT radiography certification, Nevada radiology license, and BLS. Knowledge of QC, safety, infection control, and patient-focused care is essential.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Radiology program and two years of radiologic technologist experience.
• Active ARRT Radiography certification and State of Nevada Radiology license; BLS certification.
• Knowledge of radiographic procedures, QC standards, safety and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient flow through the unit and prioritize exams.
• Perform radiographic exams for physician use in diagnosis and treatment.
• Monitor quality control and ensure safety practices and patient care quality.
• Prepare clear reports and communicate with a diverse patient population.

Skills

Radiology procedures

Quality control

Patient care

Radiation safety

Communication

Education

Accredited Radiology program

Tools

Diagnostic x-ray equipment

Job description

Position Summary

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.

Coordinates patient flow through the unit, prioritize and assign exams, monitor quality control and perform radiographic exams for use by physicians in the development of diagnoses and treatment plans.

Job Requirement

Education/Experience:

Successful completion of an accredited program of Radiology and two (2) years of experience as a radiological technologist.

Licensing/Certification Requirements:

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).

Knowledge Of:

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Physical Requirements

Radiographic examination procedures and protocols; federal and state regulations applicable to area of assignment; diagnostic x-ray equipment; quality assurance and quality control standards; personal computers; staff scheduling and work flow analysis; anatomy and physiology of the human body; contrast application and contrast reaction symptoms; venipuncture techniques; anatomy and physiology; department and hospital safety practices and principles; patient rights; age specific patient care practices; infection control policies and practices; handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials; department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures.

Skill In:

Coordinating staff schedules to cover work flow; evaluating quality control; assigning and monitoring the work of others; use of diagnostic x-ray equipment; positioning patients properly to maximize results; writing clear and concise reports; providing quality patient care; applying radiation safety principles; applying asceptic 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 and use standard equipment, stamina to remain standing and/or walk for extended periods of time, vision to read printed materials and VDT screens, hearing and speech to communicate effectively in-person and 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.

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