How to hire a ct scan technologist

How to hire a ct scan technologist, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your ct 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 ct scan technologist for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a ct scan technologist to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a ct scan technologist that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of ct scan technologists and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of CT Scan Technologist	Description	Hourly rate
   CT 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.	$15-51
   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
   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:

   • Patients
   • Ct Scan
   • ARRT
   • Radiology
   • Ct-Scan
   • Patient Care
   • CPR
   • IV
   • Pacs
   • Power Injectors
   • Acute Care
   • Patient History
   • Surgery
   • ALARA

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Used EMR software to manage patient records and files while ensuring patient confidentiality as required by HIPAA.
   • Impute patient demographics and exam details from RIS into PACS and archive data/images to assure exam integrity within the system.
   • Conduct comprehensive interviews with patients to obtain their medical history and identify any contradictions.
   • Perform daily QA and troubleshooting any equipment issues.
   • Train to use the PACS system which is used hospital-wide.
   • Provide assistance in diagnostic radiology when need.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your ct scan technologist job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A ct scan technologist can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, ct scan technologists' average salary in south dakota is 64% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level ct scan technologists 69% less than senior-level ct scan technologists.
   • Certifications. A ct scan technologist with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a ct scan technologist's salary.

   Average ct scan technologist salary

   $60,480yearly

   $29.08 hourly rate

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   Entry-level ct scan technologist salary

   $33,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 20, 2026

4. Writing a ct scan technologist job description

   A good ct scan technologist job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a ct scan technologist job description:

   Ct scan technologist job description example

   PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Hospital - Whittier, PIH Health Hospital - Downey and PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, 27 outpatient medical locations, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, women's health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is recognized by Watson Health as one of the nation's Top Hospitals, and College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) as one of the nation's top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. PIH Health is certified as a Great Place to Work
   TM . For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
   Responsible for performing a complete range of CT exams. When necessary, acts as lead and assists in the training and mentoring of other staff members
   Required Skills
   Strong verbal and written communication skills
   Critical thinking skills
   Problem solving skills
   Requires the ability to read, write and speak English effectively.
   
   Required Experience
   At least two years of CT experience in an acute care hospital, including critical care
   Current California CRT & Fluoro Certification
   Current ARRT
   ARRT-CT certification within 6 months of employment or elevation to CT status
   BLS
   LA City fire card within 6 months of employment
   Associate degree in Radiologic Technology or completion of AMA approved hospital-based program.
   
   Beyond the benefits that come with working for the area's leading community healthcare provider - one that also recognizes the need to ensure patient safety and comfort - you'll enjoy an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package. We are an equal opportunity employer and seek diversity in our workforce. EOE M/F/D/V

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right ct scan 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.

   To find ct scan 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

   Recruiting ct scan technologists requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   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 ct scan technologist

   Once you have selected a candidate for the ct scan technologist position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   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.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new ct scan technologist. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are 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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