How to hire an imaging specialist

How to hire an imaging specialist, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring an imaging specialist, 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 imaging specialist 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 imaging specialists.

   Type of Imaging Specialist	Description	Hourly rate
   Imaging Specialist		$7-36
   Document Control Manager	A document control manager's duties cycle around ensuring that all documents, digital or not, are stored completely, securely, and safely in different storage places and databases. They are the ones who implement systematized management of documents, which helps companies and organizations consolidate files, even destroy them if they want to... Show more	$26-60
   Document Controller	Document controllers take responsibility for controlling the day-to-day management of documents in a department or company. The controllers make sure that document management is accurate, efficient, and always on time... Show more	$12-30

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patients
   • Patient Care
   • Radiology
   • Customer Service
   • Data Entry
   • MRI
   • Ultrasound
   • Pacs
   • Quality Standards
   • Troubleshoot
   • HIPAA
   • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
   • Technical Support
   • Office Equipment

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   Responsibilities:

   • Support ISO audits for process documentation and software/ literature distribution, managing follow-up corrective action plans as needed.
   • Schedule meetings for users and troubleshoot share screen/audio issues.
   • Perform mobile diagnostic imaging and maintain a high QA score.
   • Process requests for patient health information following the guidelines for HIPAA.
   • Experience with GE, Philips, Toshiba, and Siemens ultrasound equipment.
   • Detect image errors and determine/document the cause of the errors detect during QC.

   More imaging specialist duties

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, imaging specialists' average salary in tennessee is 41% less than in connecticut.
   • Seniority. Entry-level imaging specialists earn 80% less than senior-level imaging specialists.
   • Certifications. An imaging specialist 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 specialist's salary.

   Average imaging specialist salary

   $16.35hourly

   $34,003 yearly

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   Entry-level imaging specialist salary

   $15,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

   Average imaging specialist salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Connecticut	$66,091	$32
   2	Nevada	$65,422	$31
   3	New Jersey	$65,362	$31
   4	Maryland	$65,216	$31
   5	New York	$64,357	$31
   6	District of Columbia	$64,045	$31
   7	Virginia	$63,997	$31
   8	California	$62,522	$30
   9	Massachusetts	$62,386	$30
   10	Minnesota	$55,113	$27
   11	Arizona	$54,672	$26
   12	Illinois	$54,161	$26
   13	Pennsylvania	$53,625	$26
   14	Wisconsin	$51,136	$25
   15	Indiana	$47,655	$23
   16	Ohio	$47,005	$23
   17	Missouri	$45,063	$22
   18	Iowa	$44,353	$21
   19	Florida	$43,731	$21
   20	Texas	$42,728	$21

   Average imaging specialist salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies	$106,808	$51.35	1
   2	Intuitive Surgical	$101,394	$48.75	2
   3	General Electric	$92,727	$44.58	2
   4	Massachusetts General Hospital	$92,582	$44.51
   5	FUJIFILM Medical Systems USA	$86,827	$41.74	2
   6	Edwards Lifesciences	$86,288	$41.48	8
   7	Salk Institute for Biological Studies	$86,003	$41.35
   8	Stamford Memorial Hospital Foundation	$84,695	$40.72
   9	RadNet	$81,854	$39.35	1
   10	Univision Communications	$78,466	$37.72
   11	Unum	$75,067	$36.09	3
   12	Lancaster General Health	$72,446	$34.83
   13	Mission Regional Medical Center	$71,302	$34.28	5
   14	Loma Linda University Health	$70,424	$33.86	2
   15	University of Nevada, Reno	$70,201	$33.75	2
   16	Walker Art Center	$69,717	$33.52
   17	Dignity Health	$68,571	$32.97	32
   18	Michigan State University	$67,363	$32.39
   19	Hca Hospital Services Of San Diego	$67,025	$32.22
   20	Carilion Clinic	$63,536	$30.55

4. Writing an imaging specialist job description

   A good imaging specialist 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 an imaging specialist job description:

   Imaging specialist job description example

   East Campus: CT Scan - (Full-time, Evening Shift) -
   
   Our mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Our core values are compassion, excellence, humility, integrity, justice, teamwork and wholeness.
   
   The Computed Tomography (CT) Imaging Specialist provides nurturing, compassionate and personalized patient-centered care in an environment that focuses on healing body, mind and spirit. Works under the supervision of the Radiology Director. Performs Computed Tomography procedures utilizing specialized equipment for Radiographic Imaging and recording. Along with other members of the Radiographic team, maintains responsibility for patient care. These services may be provided for both the LLUMC and LLUCH hospitals. Performs other duties as needed.
   
   Graduate from an accredited two year American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) approved program in Radiologic Technology. Computed Tomography (CT) Registry eligible and must be taken within six month of hire date. Minimum of one year of experience in Computed Tomography (CT) preferred. Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT), American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT), and Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
   
   Has the ability and knowledge to operate all appropriate computed tomography equipment and procedures. Able to read; write legibly; speak in English (and Spanish preferred) with professional quality; use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position, and operate all appropriate Radiology equipment. Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with patients of all ages, physicians and co-workers. Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively and professionally with others; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; accept direction. Able to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone; think critically; manage multiple assignments effectively; organize and prioritize workload; work well under pressure; problem solve; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail; work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to communicate effectively about complex matters with others. Ability to hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone, identify and distinguish various sounds associated with workplace/patient care; see adequately to read computer screens, medical records and written documents necessary to the position; discern temperature variances through touch.
   Additional Information
   
   * Organization: Loma Linda Univ Medical Center
   * Employee Status: Regular
   * Schedule: Full-time
   * Shift: Evening Job

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find imaging specialists for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your imaging specialist job on Zippia to find and attract quality imaging specialist candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with imaging specialist 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.

   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.

   If your interviews with imaging specialist applicants aren't enough to make a decision, you should also consider including a test project. These are often the best, most straightforward, and least bias-prone ways of determining who will likely succeed in the role. If you don't know how to design an appropriate test, you can ask someone else on the team to create it or take a look at these websites to get a few ideas:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   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 specialist

   Once you have selected a candidate for the imaging specialist 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.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new imaging specialist 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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