How to hire a cath laboratory radiological technologist

How to hire a cath laboratory radiological technologist, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a cath laboratory radiological 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 cath laboratory radiological technologist's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, cath laboratory radiological 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 shows salaries for various types of cath laboratory radiological technologists.

   Type of Cath Laboratory Radiological Technologist	Description	Hourly rate
   Cath Laboratory Radiological 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.	$13-60
   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
   Diagnostic Technician	Diagnostic Technicians are specialists in the inspecting, maintenance, and repair of equipment or service. Diagnostic Technicians can be working in the automotive sector, inspecting and repairing cars, to performing ultrasound procedures in the healthcare industry... Show more	$14-37

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • BLS
   • Cath Lab
   • Acls
   • Radiation Safety
   • Catheter
   • Electrophysiology
   • EKG
   • Exam
   • Interventional Procedures
   • IR
   • Radiographic Equipment
   • ALARA
   • Pacs
   • Angioplasty

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Open and close department independently and also assist surgical staff by managing QC and providing radiopharmaceuticals as needed for procedures.
   • Gather supplies need for cardiac imaging procedures ACLS and BLS certifications
   • Perform diagnostic radiology procedures in the emergency room, radiology department, and mobile radiography while following the principle of ALARA.
   • Transition from film to PACS.
   • Perform all vascular access work using ultrasound.
   • Assist with selection of balloons and stents for procedures.

   More cath laboratory radiological technologist duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your cath laboratory radiological technologist job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A cath laboratory radiological technologist salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a cath laboratory radiological technologist in Mississippi may be lower than in California, and an entry-level cath laboratory radiological technologist usually earns less than a senior-level cath laboratory radiological technologist. Additionally, a cath laboratory radiological technologist with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average cath laboratory radiological technologist salary

   $60,648yearly

   $29.16 hourly rate

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   Entry-level cath laboratory radiological technologist salary

   $29,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

   Average cath laboratory radiological technologist salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$116,677	$56
   2	Oregon	$79,398	$38
   3	Washington	$75,783	$36
   4	Arizona	$74,195	$36
   5	New Jersey	$72,454	$35
   6	Vermont	$71,103	$34
   7	Massachusetts	$67,973	$33
   8	Maryland	$66,364	$32
   9	Texas	$66,073	$32
   10	Illinois	$63,359	$30
   11	Missouri	$62,387	$30
   12	Kansas	$60,625	$29
   13	Minnesota	$60,473	$29
   14	Oklahoma	$60,290	$29
   15	Georgia	$57,829	$28
   16	Florida	$57,790	$28
   17	Iowa	$55,048	$26
   18	Indiana	$54,588	$26
   19	Louisiana	$51,960	$25
   20	Ohio	$51,857	$25

   Average cath laboratory radiological technologist salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Accountable Healthcare Holdings Corp.	$106,695	$51.30	1
   2	University of California-Berkeley	$102,733	$49.39
   3	Community Medical Center	$101,361	$48.73	14
   4	Hca Hospital Services Of San Diego	$100,522	$48.33	2
   5	Siemens Healthineers	$97,650	$46.95
   6	Careerstaff Unlimited - A Genesis Healthcare Company	$90,666	$43.59
   7	Baxter Regional Medical Center	$90,285	$43.41	6
   8	Lane Regional Medical Center	$89,298	$42.93	5
   9	University of California	$88,198	$42.40	94
   10	Hannibal Regional	$87,222	$41.93	5
   11	University Health System Inc	$87,161	$41.90	17
   12	Tenet Healthcare	$85,104	$40.92	444
   13	Norman Regional Health System	$84,857	$40.80	12
   14	Hawaii Pacific Health	$84,349	$40.55	22
   15	Sutter Health	$84,196	$40.48	208
   16	University of Maryland Medical System	$84,088	$40.43	105
   17	Health Advocates	$83,872	$40.32	196
   18	Medical Billing	$83,524	$40.16
   19	Baptist Health Home Care	$83,307	$40.05	56
   20	Premier Inc.	$82,345	$39.59	37

4. Writing a cath laboratory radiological technologist job description

   A job description for a cath laboratory radiological 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 cath laboratory radiological technologist job description:

   Cath laboratory radiological technologist job description example

   Sign-On Bonus: Up to $10,000

   
   Baptist Health has a commitment to strengthening the compassionate care we provide. With the addition of Bethesda Hospital East and Bethesda Hospital West, Baptist Health is able to provide the Palm Beach community expanded access to healthcare services.
   
   Baptist Health South Florida is the largest healthcare organization in the region, with 12 hospitals, more than 24,000 employees, 4,000 physicians and 100 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices spanning across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Baptist Health has internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to its faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence, Baptist Health has been recognized by Fortune as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America and by Ethisphere as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies.
   
   Everything we do at Baptist Health, we do to the best of our ability. That includes supporting our team with extensive training programs, millions of dollars in tuition assistance, comprehensive benefits and more. Working within our award-winning culture means getting the respect and support you need to do your best work ever. Find out why we're all in for helping you be your best.
   
   

   Description:

   The Invasive Radiological Technologist provides fundamental technical support by assisting the physician with patient preparation, intra and post-interventional/surgical procedures, management of supplies and devices, physiologic patient monitoring and assisting with direct patient care. Responsible for safe and effective operation or radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment as well as specialized imaging and technical equipment used for procedures. Is a patient/family educator, advocate and liaison.

   Estimated pay range for this position is $29.84 - $41.78 / hour depending on experience.

   Qualifications:

   Degrees: High School,Cert,GED,Trn,Exper Licenses & Certifications: Basic Life Support Certified Radiologic Technologist ARRT Registered Technologist - Radiography Additional Qualifications: Registered Radiologic Technologist from an accredited school of Radiological Technology and current Florida license. Associates of Science or Bachelors of Science preferred. Active American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) credentials and proof of eligibility for advanced certification required (VI,CV,CI for IVR and RCIS or RCES for Cath Lab). Completes a minimum of 12 CEUs annually (10 CEUs must be CV related).

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right cath laboratory radiological technologist for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your cath laboratory radiological technologist job on Zippia to find and recruit cath laboratory radiological 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

   During your first interview to recruit cath laboratory radiological technologists, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   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 cath laboratory radiological technologist

   Once you've found the cath laboratory radiological 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 employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

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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