Per Diem Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Back Per Diem Nuclear Medicine Technologist University Medical Center of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV Dec 30, 2025 Per Diem Technologist Job Description Position Summary

• PER DIEM POSITION

• 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.

We are home to Nevada's ONLY Level I Trauma Center, Designated Pediatric Trauma Center, Burn Care Center, and Transplant Center. We are a Pathway Designated facility by ANCC, and we are on our journey to Magnet status.

Position Summary:

Provides nuclear medicine technology such as nuclear medicine imaging procedures, radiopharmaceutical therapy, radiopharmaceutical preparation, and maintaining equipment and supplies. Job Requirement Qualifications Successful completion of an accredited program of Nuclear Medicine Technology.

Licensing/Certification Requirements:

A State of Nevada License in Radiology and valid American Registry of Radiological Technologist Certification in Nuclear Medicine or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB). Basic Life Support (BLS) certification accepted by the American Heart Association (AHA). Additional Position Requirements Preferences will be given to applicants who document the following: Certified in good standing with NMTCB and/or ARRT (N) Minimum of three (3) years working experience (Not Counting Clinical Training) Working experience in a high volume teaching medical center with emphasis on myocardial perfusion resting/stress exams (Treadmill / Dobutamine / Lexiscan) Experience with PLANAR and SPECT imaging Experience with an EHR (Electronic Health Record) Experience with PACS Ability to take call on a rotational basis Ability to work weekends and rotational holidays

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Physical Requirements Knowledge of:

Federal and state regulations governing nuclear medicine procedures; nuclear medicine including radiation therapy; intravenous infusion; pharmaceuticals and chemistry; equipment including cameras and computers used in nuclear medicine; nuclear medicine imaging procedures; anatomy and physiology; department and hospital safety practices and procedures; infection control policies and practices; patient rights; age specific patient care practices; handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials; department and hospital emergency policies and procedures.

Skill in:

Operating equipment associated with nuclear medicine procedures; writing clear and concise reports; providing quality patient care; preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals; properly disposing of radiopharmaceuticals; 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, vision to read printed materials and VDT screens, stamina to remain standing and/or walk for extended periods of time, 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. Email me jobs like this About University Medical Center of Southern Nevada We are home to Nevada's ONLY Level I Trauma Center, Designated Pediatric Trauma Center, Burn Care Center, and Transplant Center. We are a Pathway Designated facility by ANCC, and we are on our journey to Magnet status. 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 dedicated staff, that commitment is expressed every day in every hospital area. 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. 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 members. We offer a

VERY COMPETITIVE

salary & benefits package, including, but not limited to:

• Employer-Paid

PENSION PLAN

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance - less than $20 per paycheck for employee-only coverage
• Consolidated Annual Leave (aka PTO) 27-32 days per year to start (depending on position)
• Extended Illness Bank (aka Sick Bank) 6 days per year
• No FICA deduction (aka Social Security) & no NV State Income Tax deduction
• Relocation assistance & Sign-On Bonus available (for select positions) Awards https://www.

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