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Emergency Department

• Accredited Level I Trauma Center
• Level II Pediatric Trauma Center (UMC Pediatric Emergency Department profile)
• 51 ED Beds
• 11 Trauma Beds
• 18-bed Pediatric ED
• 28 % of ED patients admitted

 

Hospital Information

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada

901 Rancho Lane #207

Las Vegas, NV 89106

Chairman: Dale Carrison, DO

Medical Director Adult Services: J.D. McCourt, MD

Medical Director Pediatric Services: Jay Fisher, MD

Hospital Website: www.umcsn.com

 

• 554-bed Facility
• Complete on-site surgical and medical specialties

 

Hospital Achievements and Special Services

 

• Joint Commission-accredited, government care institution
• Accredited Level I Trauma Center
• Level II Pediatric Trauma Center 
• ACGME-approved Emergency Residency Program
• Designated one of the Nation's Best Hospitals by US News and World Report
• Only Burn Center in the state of Nevada
• Level III Neonatal Center
• Teaching hospital for University of Nevada School of Medicine
• Obstetrical and pediatric services
• Primary Stroke Center Certified by The Joint Commission
• Certified Chest Pain Center with PCI by the Society of Chest Pain Centers 

 

Emergency Medicine Residency Program

 

Program Features

• 1-2-3 Program
• Varying ED Shift lengths. Majority 10 hours with 12 hour swing and trauma shifts
• Protected Academic Conference time on and off service
• Directed Research rotation with production of publishable manuscript
• Direct Trauma Resuscitation
• Manage Trauma Airway

 For more information:  www.lasvegasemr.com

 

Medical Technologies and Documentation

• EMSTAT Electronic Patient Tracking System
• State-of-the art Lab and Radiology Systems
  • Bedside ultrasound
  • MRI
  • CTX3
• Dictation Services

 

Community

Las Vegas, Nevada is not just flashing lights and slot machines, it is one of the fastest growing cities in America. With affordable new homes in desirable communities and fantastic schools, Las Vegans are very proud to call this city home!

The vibrant southwestern city of Las Vegas is nestled in a valley surrounded by the beautiful landscaping of the Mojave Desert. With 310 days of sunshine, Las Vegas has an abundance of recreational amenities: boating and skiing in Lake Mead, Discovery tours at Hoover Dam, Climbing and hiking at Red Rock Conservation area. The Grand Canyon, Valley of Fire, Zion National Park and Death Valley are all a short days trip away from the City. To learn more about this fantastic community please visit www.lvchamber.com

 

Education:

 

• University of Nevada School of Medicine - in Reno, Nevada
• University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)
• Community College of Southern Nevada

 

Location Benefits

• Beautiful housing and communities
• Exciting activities ranging from horseback riding at Mt. Charleston to a helicopter tour over the city and desert, world-class shopping, musicals and shows, as well as exciting night life
• Utah offers skiing and snow boarding within a 3-hour drive
• Variety of beautiful golf courses

 

 

Transportation Highlights: 

• McCarran International Airport
• Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco only 1-hour  flight away