How to hire a cat scan technologist

How to hire a cat scan technologist, step by step

Here's a step-by-step cat scan 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 cat scan technologist job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new cat scan technologist
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your cat scan technologist job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a cat scan technologist for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect cat scan technologist also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list shows salaries for various types of cat scan technologists.

   Type of Cat Scan Technologist	Description	Hourly rate
   Cat Scan 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.	$16-52
   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
   • CT
   • ARRT
   • Radiology
   • Ct Scan
   • Cat Scan
   • CPR
   • MRI
   • Pacs
   • IV
   • Medical History
   • Compassion
   • Radiography
   • Radiation Safety

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage orders and workflow with GE Centricity RIS and Cerner software.
   • Perform QC and QA duties.
   • Order all supplies, independently perform all MRI procedures.
   • Use of PACS system as well as digital processors.
   • Document all calibrations and log them in the QA log book.
   • Follow OSHA safety regulations, HIPAA as well as CDC protocols.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, cat scan technologists' average salary in south dakota is 68% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level cat scan technologists earn 69% less than senior-level cat scan technologists.
   • Certifications. A cat scan 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 cat scan technologist's salary.

   Average cat scan technologist salary

   $61,874yearly

   $29.75 hourly rate

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   Entry-level cat scan technologist salary

   $34,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 20, 2026

4. Writing a cat scan technologist job description

   A cat scan technologist job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a cat scan technologist job description:

   Cat scan technologist job description example

   Responsibilities

   $5,000 Sign-On Bonus - Certain criteria is required to qualify for the bonus.

   Under the general supervision of the Radiology Manager, the CAT Scan Technologist is responsible for the provision of radiological services to patients according to physician's orders. Provides for patient safety and high quality testing.

   Qualifications

   MINIMUM EDUCATION

   Graduate of an accredited or registered school of Radiologic Technology .

   MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE

   Must have previous CT experience

   REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

   Registered ARRT; CT Registered/Registry eligible within 90 days of hire. Certified by the Texas Medical Board as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (CMRT). American Heart Association BLS Certification required.

   Valid Drivers' license and reliable transportation necessary as driving between campuses is required.

   REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

   Knowledge of procedures, patient safety, radiation safety and quality patient care. Ability to generate quality images in a timely manner. Successful completion of the hospital or department specific training course.

   ABOUT US

   OakBend Medical Center is the last remaining independent, nonprofit hospital in the Greater Houston area, providing exceptional service with its three hospital campuses, 5 ambulatory surgery centers, 20 physical therapy clinics and 22 nursing homes.

   We distinguish ourselves among our healthcare peers by housing several unique programs and facilities including the area's only no-wait emergency departments, hospital-based skilled nursing facility, advanced trauma program, acute care of the elderly (ACE) unit, geriatric psychiatric program, and permanent hospital-based air ambulance. We also have numerous programs designed to meet the needs of the community including advanced wound care services, a heart attack program, and a Gold Plus-rated stroke program.

   For the past 70 years OakBend's mission has been to provide exceptional, compassionate health care for our community, regardless of ability to pay. Our employees make a difference in patients' lives by embracing the values of Excellence, Integrity, Ownership and Compassion.

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5. Post your job

   To find cat scan technologists for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any cat scan technologists they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level cat scan technologists with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your cat scan technologist job on Zippia to find and recruit cat scan 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

   Your first interview with cat scan technologist candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to 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 cat scan technologist

   Once you've found the cat scan 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.

   To prepare for the new cat scan technologist first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

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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