Per Diem Registered Radiological Technologist

About the Role

Provides diagnostic radiographic exams of patients for use by physicians in the development of diagnoses and treatment plans at Nevada’s only nonprofit Level I Trauma Center, Verified Burn Center, and Multi-Organ Transplant Center. UMC is the first and only Magnet®-Recognized hospital in the state, reflecting professionalism, teamwork, and superiority in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic radiographic examinations following established procedures and protocols.
• Position patients properly to maximize diagnostic results.
• Operate and maintain diagnostic x-ray equipment.
• Prepare and administer contrast solutions as required.
• Apply radiation safety principles and aseptic techniques.
• Recognize and respond to contrast reaction symptoms.
• Perform venipuncture when necessary.
• Adhere to quality assurance and quality control measures.
• Follow department and hospital safety practices, infection control policies, and emergency response procedures.
• Provide age-specific patient care and respect patient rights.
• Handle, store, use, and dispose of hazardous materials according to regulations.
• Communicate effectively with diverse patients and personnel.
• Maintain effective working relationships with all personnel.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from an accredited school of radiology.
• Valid American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) certification in Radiography.
• 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 Quick Care, Primary Care, Express Care, or other ambulatory care cost centers as applicable).

Skills & Knowledge

• Radiographic examination procedures and protocols.
• Diagnostic x-ray equipment operation and maintenance.
• Quality assurance and quality control measures.
• Anatomy and physiology of the human body.
• Contrast application and recognition of contrast reaction symptoms.
• Venipuncture techniques.
• Department and hospital safety practices and procedures.
• Patient rights and age-specific care practices.
• Infection control policies and practices.
• Handling, storage, use, and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures.
• Effective communication with diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Mobility to work in a clinical setting, including standing and/or walking for extended periods.
• 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, up to 20 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this classification.