Registered Radiological Technologist - Quick Cares - PART - TIME

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada•Nv 89081, NV

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About The Position

The Registered Radiological Technologist provides diagnostic radiographic examinations for physicians to use in developing diagnoses and treatment plans. This part-time posting may be used to fill openings at various Quick Care locations, including Enterprise QC, Summerlin QC, and Centennial QC. UMC describes itself as an academic medical center and the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, with a focus on providing high-level care in Southern Nevada.

Requirements

Education equivalent to high school graduation and 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 30 days of hire, when applicable to employees hired into a Quick Care, Primary Care, Express Care, or other ambulatory care cost center as determined by leadership.
Knowledge of radiographic examination procedures and protocols, diagnostic x-ray equipment, and quality assurance and quality control measures.
Knowledge of personal computers, human anatomy and physiology, contrast application and contrast reaction symptoms, and venipuncture techniques.
Knowledge of department and hospital safety practices, patient rights, infection control, hazardous materials handling and disposal, emergency response policies, and age-specific patient care practices.
Ability to communicate with people from diverse socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds and maintain effective working relationships with personnel encountered while performing duties.
Mobility to work in a typical clinical setting, including stamina to stand and/or walk 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 by telephone.
Strength and agility to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Nice To Haves

Trauma experience.
Orthopedic experience.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic radiographic examinations for use in diagnosis and treatment planning.
Position patients to maximize examination results.
Use diagnostic x-ray examination equipment.
Prepare and administer contrast solutions.
Apply radiation safety and aseptic principles.
Use equipment efficiently, effectively, and safely.