How to hire a bone density technologist

How to hire a bone density technologist, step by step

Here's a step-by-step bone density technologist hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a bone density technologist job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new bone density technologist
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a bone density technologist, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   A bone density technologist's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, bone density technologists from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents bone density technologist salaries for various positions.

   Type of Bone Density Technologist	Description	Hourly rate
   Bone Density Technologist	Radiologic technologists, also known as radiographers, perform diagnostic imaging examinations, such as x rays, on patients. MRI technologists operate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners to create diagnostic images.	$14-41
   Mammography Technician	A mammography technician is primarily in charge of operating an imaging machine to detect and diagnose breast diseases. Their responsibilities include greeting patients, reviewing their identification and request documentation, explaining the extent of procedures, answering inquiries, operating machines, performing adjustments, and conducting the study in adherence to the protocols, making sure the patients feel comfortable every step of the way... Show more	$16-56
   X-Ray Technician	The job of X-ray technicians, or X-ray technologists, is to detect medical issues that may need urgent medical treatment using cutting-edge imaging methods. The pictures they generate aid physicians in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses with better accuracy... Show more	$15-38

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patients
   • Patient Care
   • Asphalt
   • Medical History
   • Radiology
   • QC
   • Epic
   • Patient Charts
   • Bone Density Scans
   • CPR
   • DXA
   • DEXA
   • Mammography
   • Patient Scheduling

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Identify, prepare and position patients for procedure by using establish diagnostic imaging protocols to achieve the highest quality image.
   • Perform daily film processor QC and monitoring.
   • Perform all mammography ACR/MQSA quality assurance tests.
   • Learned CR imaging when machines are converted from film screen.
   • Perform dx x-ray, trauma, podiatry, portable and EKG.
   • Prepare images to be view, send by PACS and read by radiologist.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your bone density technologist job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A bone density technologist salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, bone density technologists' average salary in south dakota is 60% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level bone density technologists earn 65% less than senior-level bone density technologists.
   • Certifications. A bone density technologist with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a bone density technologist's salary.

   Average bone density technologist salary

   $51,811yearly

   $24.91 hourly rate

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   Entry-level bone density technologist salary

   $30,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 23, 2026

4. Writing a bone density technologist job description

   A job description for a bone density technologist role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a bone density technologist job description:

   Bone density technologist job description example

   Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm, rotating Sat 8am-12noon

   
   

   Location: Trumbull

   The General Radiologic Technologist performs diagnostic radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures; reviews all necessary documentation related to the procedures and performs related clinical and administrative duties.

   Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

   Demonstrated interest in meeting patient needs and assuring patient satisfaction.

   Operating knowledge of radiographic equipment.

   Performs all diagnostic radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures within assigned areas these procedures include Mammography.

   Reviews all necessary documentation to perform diagnostic procedures.

   Performs preventative visual and manual inspections for each radiographic room/equipment assigned ensuring appropriate maintenance and cleanliness.

   Performs related clinical and clerical duties associated with the patient procedure.

   Assists in the managing of the radiographic procedures through the coordination of resources, to facilitate optimal efficiency. Assures that the procedures performed are in accordance with policies and procedures.

   Performs warm up calibration procedures necessary to ready the equipment for patient imaging.

   Assists in the procurement of all necessary supplies.

   Informs the supervisor of any equipment needing repair to insure prompt service.

   Contributes to a positive climate and open communication for a team approach.

   Maintains certification and licensure by attending continuing education classes.

   Educational Requirements:

   • Associate’s degree preferred
   • ARRT (RT)(M) and CT State License required
   • 1-3+ years clinical experience
   • 2 years or more of leadership experience in a health care setting preferred

   Advanced Radiology offers outstanding compensation, sign-on bonus and benefits plans designed to reward and retain exceptional employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

   
   

   Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Prescription Plan; HSA with matching employer contribution, Company Paid Life Insurance, 401K Plan and Profit Sharing with employer contribution, Paid Holidays, and generous Paid Time Off. You will also receive free company swag, fun wellness challenges with prizes, awards and recognition programs, and much more!

   Advanced Radiology Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply today and join our team of dedicated and caring professionals!

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5. Post your job

   To find the right bone density technologist for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with bone density technologists they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit bone density technologists who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your bone density technologist job on Zippia to find and recruit bone density technologist candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as healthcarejobsite, health jobs nationwide, hospitalcareers, medreps.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit bone density technologists, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new bone density technologist

   Once you've found the bone density technologist candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new bone density technologist. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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