How to hire a computed tomography technologist

How to hire a computed tomography technologist, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a computed tomography 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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   Hiring the perfect computed tomography 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.

   Here's a comparison of computed tomography technologist salaries for various roles:

   Type of Computed Tomography Technologist	Description	Hourly rate
   Computed Tomography 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.	$16-50
   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
   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
   • CPR
   • Power Injectors
   • Patient History
   • Post Processing
   • Invasive Procedures
   • Ct Scan
   • Tomography
   • Pacs
   • Epic
   • Patient Flow
   • Patient Safety

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   Responsibilities:

   • Achieve professional certification from the ARRT in the modality of compute tomography.
   • Used EMR software to manage patient records and files while ensuring patient confidentiality as required by HIPAA.
   • Start iv's, use epic and IMPAX.
   • Qualify ACLS and BLS provider.
   • Assist surgery department when needing intra-operative ultrasound.
   • Maintain QA records daily and monthly.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your computed tomography technologist job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A computed tomography 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 computed tomography technologist in Nebraska may be lower than in Hawaii, and an entry-level computed tomography technologist usually earns less than a senior-level computed tomography technologist. Additionally, a computed tomography 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 computed tomography technologist salary

   $60,749yearly

   $29.21 hourly rate

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   Entry-level computed tomography technologist salary

   $34,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

   Average computed tomography technologist salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$95,759	$46
   2	Maryland	$68,978	$33
   3	Florida	$68,966	$33
   4	Oregon	$68,759	$33
   5	Texas	$66,514	$32
   6	Virginia	$64,348	$31
   7	New York	$62,558	$30
   8	Georgia	$58,600	$28
   9	North Carolina	$57,050	$27
   10	Maine	$51,598	$25
   11	Alabama	$51,224	$25
   12	Utah	$49,306	$24
   13	Michigan	$44,736	$22
   14	Illinois	$43,787	$21
   15	North Dakota	$39,561	$19
   16	South Dakota	$35,899	$17

   Average computed tomography technologist salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Philips Medical Systems	$124,654	$59.93
   2	Soliant	$108,934	$52.37
   3	Accountable Healthcare Holdings Corp.	$105,515	$50.73	2
   4	MAS Medical Staffing	$98,094	$47.16	3
   5	The Arora Group	$95,158	$45.75	6
   6	Club Staffing	$91,980	$44.22
   7	Cottage Health	$90,559	$43.54	9
   8	Medcom	$90,384	$43.45
   9	Sutter Health	$90,310	$43.42	165
   10	Kaiser Permanente	$88,691	$42.64	204
   11	Careerstaff Unlimited - A Genesis Healthcare Company	$84,039	$40.40
   12	The University of Chicago	$83,532	$40.16	23
   13	CHRISTUS Health	$78,123	$37.56	204
   14	Health Advocates	$77,648	$37.33	215
   15	Med Travelers	$73,940	$35.55
   16	Medical Billing	$73,682	$35.42
   17	Clinical Management Consultants	$72,054	$34.64
   18	Novant Health	$70,740	$34.01	87
   19	Estes Park Health	$70,663	$33.97	11
   20	Spectrum Healthcare Resources	$69,842	$33.58

4. Writing a computed tomography technologist job description

   A job description for a computed tomography 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 computed tomography technologist job description:

   Computed tomography technologist job description example

   Novant Health is seeking a CT Technologist to work with the radiologist and fellow staff members to prepare patients and operate CT equipment in order to obtain diagnostic scans.Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time. #JoinTeamAubergine #NovantHealth. Let Novant Health be the destination for your professional growth.
   
   At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities.
   
   #NovantCTTechnologist. #CTTechnologist. #JoinTeamAubergine #NovantHealth #NHImaging #NovantCTTech #CTTech.
   
   CT Technologist are eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $5,000 (Full-Time New Hire), $2,500 (Part-Time New Hire), and $1,000 (PRN New Hire)
   #novanthealthallied
   
   Qualifications
   
   Education: High School Diploma Required Associates Degree Preferred. Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology, required. If inpatient, graduate of a JCERT accredited school of Radiology and/or military health system program. If not CT registered and currently in the CT Tech role, the incumbent must complete ARRT post primary certification in CT within 18 months of approval date (top right corner of this page). All new hires must complete ARRT post primary certification in CT within 12 months of hire. Experience: One year experience in CT scanning Preferred. Licensure/Certification/Registration: ARRT, CT Registry, if outpatient (IDTF or HOPD) Required. CT Registry, if inpatient Preferred. Additional Skills Required: Analytical ability, basic computer skills, good communication skills, ability to adapt to procedures based on age of patient, ability to interpret information to identify each patient's requirements for care relative to his/her age specific needs. Prepares patient for procedures. Operates CT equipment.
   
   Responsibilities
   
   It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.
   Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement. The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care. All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".

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5. Post your job

   To find the right computed tomography 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 computed tomography technologists they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit computed tomography 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.

   To find computed tomography technologist candidates, you can consider the following options:

   • Post your job opening on Zippia or other job search websites.
   • Use niche websites that focus on engineering and technology jobs, such as healthcarejobsite, health jobs nationwide, hospitalcareers, medreps.com.
   • Post your job on free job posting websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit computed tomography 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 computed tomography technologist

   Once you've found the computed tomography 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.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new computed tomography 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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