How to hire an imaging services director

How to hire an imaging services director, step by step

Here's a step-by-step imaging services director hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your imaging services director 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 an imaging services director for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   An imaging services director's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, imaging services directors 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 imaging services director salaries for various positions.

   Type of Imaging Services Director	Description	Hourly rate
   Imaging Services Director	Medical and health services managers, also called healthcare executives or healthcare administrators, plan, direct, and coordinate medical and health services. They might manage an entire facility, a specific clinical area or department, or a medical practice for a group of physicians... Show more	$38-100
   Clinical Manager	A clinical manager is responsible for monitoring medical procedures and administrative duties to ensure the smooth flow of operations in a healthcare facility. Clinical managers manage the facility's staffing needs, evaluate budget reports, assist healthcare professionals on administering medical duties, and develop strategic procedures to optimize treatments and maximize productivity... Show more	$26-61
   Nurse Manager	The primary role of nurse managers is to supervise the nursing staff in a clinical or hospital setting. They are the ones who are in charge of patient care, setting work schedules, and making budgetary and management decisions... Show more	$28-55

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patients
   • Patient Care
   • Ultrasound
   • MRI
   • Nuclear Medicine
   • Performance Improvement
   • PET
   • Oversight
   • Service Line
   • Pacs
   • Diagnostic Radiology
   • Health System
   • Rehabilitation
   • JCAHO

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage PPS details efficiently to ensure high quality clinical care while maximizing reimbursement for the facility.
   • Re-Accredite mammography program with ACR and FDA.
   • Maintain JCAHO compliance and state regulations.
   • Maintain QA standards for radiology department.
   • Prepare plan of corerectiorn for CMS and JACHO.
   • Promote to director of imaging services with oversight of all imaging cost centers.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your imaging services director job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An imaging services director salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, imaging services directors' average salary in montana is 45% less than in new hampshire.
   • Seniority. Entry-level imaging services directors earn 62% less than senior-level imaging services directors.
   • Certifications. An imaging services director 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 an imaging services director's salary.

   Average imaging services director salary

   $129,941yearly

   $62.47 hourly rate

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   Entry-level imaging services director salary

   $80,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 24, 2025

   Average imaging services director salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Massachusetts	$152,752	$73
   2	California	$151,231	$73
   3	Maryland	$149,984	$72
   4	New York	$140,556	$68
   5	Arizona	$139,705	$67
   6	Virginia	$136,032	$65
   7	Connecticut	$134,540	$65
   8	Michigan	$128,557	$62
   9	Ohio	$127,718	$61
   10	Pennsylvania	$123,979	$60
   11	Washington	$116,354	$56
   12	New Mexico	$116,210	$56
   13	Missouri	$113,804	$55
   14	Colorado	$112,989	$54
   15	North Carolina	$112,250	$54
   16	Illinois	$111,790	$54
   17	Utah	$108,059	$52
   18	Indiana	$106,961	$51
   19	Nebraska	$93,197	$45

   Average imaging services director salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Southern Illinois Healthcare	$183,682	$88.31
   2	Community Health Systems	$180,367	$86.71	114
   3	UC Health	$179,301	$86.20	7
   4	Mercy Corps	$172,111	$82.75	2
   5	Trinity Health	$168,777	$81.14	74
   6	Piedmont Healthcare	$167,529	$80.54	22
   7	Phelps Health Foundation	$162,058	$77.91
   8	Kaiser Permanente	$161,540	$77.66	76
   9	INTEGRIS Health	$160,022	$76.93	15
   10	SACH S.A.	$159,614	$76.74	4
   11	Novo Nordisk	$158,750	$76.32	2
   12	Mercy Health	$157,256	$75.60	17
   13	Fred Hutch	$156,928	$75.45
   14	Houston Methodist	$154,147	$74.11	31
   15	Harvard University	$151,414	$72.80
   16	University Hospitals	$149,772	$72.01	7
   17	Yakima Valley Memorial	$149,717	$71.98
   18	McLaren Health Care	$149,577	$71.91	18
   19	Amgen	$149,179	$71.72	6
   20	University of Maryland Faculty Physicians Incorporated	$147,542	$70.93	3

4. Writing an imaging services director job description

   An imaging services director 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 an imaging services director job description:

   Imaging services director job description example

   Do you have the career opportunities you want in your current role? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Essentia Health as a Diagnostic Imaging Director! Responsible for the administration and operations of Radiology services for Brainerd Lakes and Arrowhead region including: St. Joseph's Medical Center, Essentia Health-Deer River, Essentia Health- Grand Rapids, Essentia Health- Virginia, Essentia Health- Northern Pines and Brainerd/Arrowhead clinics as well as providing strategic and operational advice to other facilities throughout the Essentia Health East Region. Works closely with hospital, clinic and medical leadership, in particular the Radiology Section Chair, to achieve regulatory compliance and meet organizational goals. The role has responsibility for program/service planning and development, financial performance, technical management, strategic planning and execution, process improvement, service excellence and patient satisfaction, HR management, and policy and procedure development and implementation. Ensures that the operations of the Radiology department reflect the mission and values of the organization.
   Education Qualifications:
   
   Work Experience:Minimum of 10 years of comprehensive supervisory/management experience in a healthcare setting required.Current Knowledge of CT, Interventional Radiology, General Radiology, Mammography, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, PET/CT and Ultrasound procedures and equipment preferred.
   
   Graduate of an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Radiologic Technology, Business, Health Administration, or related field or commensurate experience required.
   
   MBA or masters degree in healthcare related field preferred.
   
   Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
   
   Come work with us!!
   
   Be a part of an organization that invests in you. We are actively reviewing applications for our Diagnostic Imaging Director openings. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!
   
   We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
   
   FTE
   
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   Shift Rotation
   
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   Shift Start Time
   
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   Effective December 1, 2019: Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer assessment, including a urine drug screen, immunization review, proof of required vaccinations, and background check. Essentia Health is committed to maintaining a work environment free from the influence of illegal drugs and alcohol.
   
   Essentia Health EEO:
   
   Essentia Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
   
   Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) at Essentia
   
   It is our policy to afford EEO to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, culture, socio-economic status, status with regard to public assistance, and other factors not related to qualifications, including employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other category as defined by law.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right imaging services director 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 imaging services director job on Zippia to find and recruit imaging services director candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting imaging services directors 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 to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you 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 imaging services director

   Once you've decided on a perfect imaging services director candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new imaging services director. 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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