Posting number: 26-PDICRT
Department: RADIOLOGY-SPEC PROC - 7141
Job classification: P/D Interventional/Cardiac Radiology Technologist -96534
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Medical
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.
Assists physicians in advanced diagnostic and interventional procedures. Performs diagnostic exams on patients in the specialized areas of interventional radiology including cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, vascular interventions, neuro-interventions, and other specialized procedures. Assists with diagnostic angiography, neuro-interventional, and other invasive procedures.
Successful completion of an AMA approved Radiologic Technology Program for Radiology Technologists (ARRT) Registered in Radiography. OR Graduate from an accredited registered cardiovascular invasive specialist program and two (2) years of experience in a cardiac Cath lab for RCIS-certified individuals.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification accepted by the American Heart Association (AHA). For those assigned in Special Procedure/Interventional Radiology Lab - State of Nevada License in Radiology and valid American Registry of Radiology Technologists (ARRT) Registered in Radiography. For those assigned in Cardiac Cath Lab - State of Nevada License in Radiology and Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist or (RCES) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International or ARRT.
Procedures and protocols associated with radiation; specialized equipment used in interventional cases; cardiovascular procedures; hemodynamic waveforms, cardiac pressures, valve area calculations, catheter curves, and rated burst pressures; anatomy and physiology of the human body; contrast application and contrast reaction symptoms; venipuncture techniques; quality assurance and quality control measures; neuro-body disease; aseptic techniques and sterile field setup; vascular anatomy, pressures; catheter curves; rated burst pressures and compliance; personal computers; 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.
Utilizing computers and specialized application software for scanning and diagnostic evaluation; utilizing specialized equipment and techniques for diagnostic evaluation; reading and interpreting cardiac rhythms, vascular imaging, and diagnostic evaluations; performing interventional and diagnostic procedures using advanced techniques and equipment; positioning patients to maximize procedural outcomes; applying aseptic techniques; positioning patients properly to maximize results; instructing patients about procedures and post-procedure rules and guidelines; performing interventional procedures; 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.
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 computer screens, hearing and speech to communicate effectively in-person and over the telephone. Strength and agility to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 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.
University Medical Center of Southern Nevada is dedicated to providing the highest level of health care possible by maintaining its ongoing commitment to personal, individualized care for each patient. Through the latest treatment techniques, comfortable surroundings and a dedicated staff, that commitment is expressed every day, in every area of the hospital.
Top-of-the-Line Technology
University Medical Center is the state-designated Level I Trauma Center for Southern Nevada, as well as the only advanced facility to offer a specialized team of medical professionals prepared to respond to the needs of the severely injured 24 hours a day. UMC also houses the state's only burn care facility -- the Lions Burn Care Center and operates a comprehensive free-standing unit devoted solely to physical medicine and rehabilitation.
UMC has been voted the Best Hospital in Las Vegas 2024 by the Las Vegas Review Journal! The Editorial Staff recognized UMC for our Trauma and Burn Centers, as well as the Pediatric Trauma Center and our exclusive cardiology awards!
It's the entire UMC family, from every corner of this campus and every satellite location, who put their heart and soul into delivering exceptional care that makes UMC the Best Hospital in Las Vegas. Beyond the life-saving care, it's UMC's willingness and mission to treat everyone who needs us with the kind of care we would want for our own family member.
