How to hire an interventional radiologist

How to hire an interventional radiologist, step by step

Here's a step-by-step interventional radiologist hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring an interventional radiologist, 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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   An interventional radiologist's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, interventional radiologists 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 interventional radiologists.

   Type of Interventional Radiologist	Description	Hourly rate
   Interventional Radiologist	Physicians and surgeons diagnose and treat injuries or illnesses. Physicians examine patients; take medical histories; prescribe medications; and order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests... Show more	$17-179
   Radiologist	A radiologist is responsible for interpreting and evaluating medical image results to diagnose medical conditions and refer to medical professionals for immediate treatment plans. Radiologists analyze the patient's medical history to determine their medical conditions before the radiology procedure... Show more	$59-343
   Diagnostic Radiologist	A diagnostic radiologist specializes in operating special imaging equipment such as X-rays and ultrasound to help physicians diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries among patients. Besides operating equipment, a diagnostic radiologist is primarily in charge of assisting patients by answering any inquiries, explaining the processes and how they would feel, providing clear and step-by-step instructions, and helping them feel at ease the entire procedure... Show more	$20-201

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Radiology
   • IR
   • MRI
   • GI
   • Interventional Procedures
   • Catheter
   • CTS
   • Insurance Coverage
   • Community Hospital
   • Hospital Systems
   • General Hospital

   Responsibilities:

   • Order necessary pre-operative labs and radiology and advise patients of pre-operative prep.
   • Assist floor secretaries with pertinent and immediate documentations necessary for patients undergoing surgery or those being transfer to other facilities.
   • Admit outpatient clients for same day epidural injections, ablations, implant surgery.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your interventional radiologist job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An interventional radiologist can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, interventional radiologists' average salary in hawaii is 47% less than in new jersey.
   • Seniority. Entry-level interventional radiologists 90% less than senior-level interventional radiologists.
   • Certifications. An interventional radiologist 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 an interventional radiologist's salary.

   Average interventional radiologist salary

   $117,797yearly

   $56.63 hourly rate

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   Entry-level interventional radiologist salary

   $37,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 22, 2026

   Average interventional radiologist salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Massachusetts	$201,240	$97
   2	Wisconsin	$200,591	$96
   3	New Jersey	$198,871	$96
   4	Ohio	$198,017	$95
   5	Illinois	$196,611	$95
   6	New York	$193,935	$93
   7	Michigan	$187,298	$90
   8	Iowa	$186,237	$90
   9	Pennsylvania	$172,368	$83
   10	Oregon	$169,249	$81
   11	Nebraska	$168,351	$81
   12	Delaware	$167,704	$81
   13	Missouri	$165,194	$79
   14	Nevada	$163,773	$79
   15	Virginia	$162,143	$78
   16	Maryland	$153,665	$74
   17	Arizona	$153,570	$74
   18	District of Columbia	$152,185	$73
   19	South Dakota	$149,092	$72
   20	Colorado	$133,287	$64

   Average interventional radiologist salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Sanford Health	$424,604	$204.14	71
   2	Northwestern Medical Center	$320,122	$153.90
   3	Dignity Health	$317,185	$152.49	34
   4	Frederick Health	$308,283	$148.21	3
   5	Geisinger Medical Center	$307,493	$147.83	39
   6	Methodist Hospital Of Henderson, Kentucky	$306,279	$147.25
   7	Baylor Scott & White Health	$304,486	$146.39	116
   8	Christiana Care Health Services, Inc.	$293,477	$141.09	4
   9	Bassett Healthcare Network	$293,275	$141.00
   10	Allen Memorial Hospital	$285,035	$137.04
   11	University of Maryland, Baltimore	$284,697	$136.87	13
   12	Emory Healthcare	$279,197	$134.23	25
   13	Cleveland Clinic	$255,430	$122.80	61
   14	Phoenix Children's	$248,402	$119.42	4
   15	Allegheny Health Network	$246,827	$118.67
   16	University of Maryland Medical System	$241,840	$116.27	16
   17	Hca Hospital Services Of San Diego	$237,714	$114.29
   18	HMFPhysicians	$233,526	$112.27	5
   19	Lahey Hospital & Medical Center	$215,889	$103.79
   20	Radiology Associates Of Ocala, P.a.	$215,796	$103.75	3

4. Writing an interventional radiologist job description

   A good interventional radiologist 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 interventional radiologist job description:

   Interventional radiologist job description example

   Lancaster Radiology Associates, Ltd., (LRA), a 30-provider private radiology practice is searching for a full-time or part-time Neuro-Interventional radiologist to support a Joint Commission-Certified Primary Stroke Center that is presently seeking JCAHO's Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center Advanced Certification. Lancaster General Hospital is recognized nationally for its stroke care. There is also opportunity to perform the full spectrum of Neuro-Interventional procedures.

   This position will join an existing INR along with a stroke intervention trained Interventional radiologist. Three additional Interventional radiologists are being trained in stroke intervention at this time. Candidates with dual IR/NIR training or willingness to have IR training are encouraged to apply. Workload will be divided between diagnostic time and neuro-interventional procedural time.

   LRA provides an excellent opportunity to work at a practice where there is an emphasis on providing high level subspecialty care. The Neuro-Interventional radiologist will be working in a busy Level 2, soon to be Level 1, trauma center and 600-bed hospital. There is support from four advanced practice providers as well as a seasoned IR office staff. The Interventional Unit has a recently installed state of the art Biplane Phillips system which is dedicated to the Neuro IR service. In addition, the Neuro IR service has strong support from the entire medical and administrative staff of the hospital.

   Founded in 1971, Lancaster Radiology Associates exclusively provides 24/7 diagnostic and interventional radiology services to Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health (LGH). LGH is also the largest provider of healthcare services in Lancaster County. LRA currently performs over 500,000 procedures per year. As a member of LRA you will be supported with excellent equipment, robust electronic health records system, and exceptionally attentive and equally dedicated staff.

   Lancaster Radiology provides an outstanding opportunity for physicians seeking professional growth in a collegiate environment. Benefits Include:

   - Competitive Salary - Both Partnership Track and Employment Arrangement

   - Health and Dental insurance for physician and all dependents at no cost

   - Health Savings Account with practice contribution

   - Malpractice Coverage

   - Generous Vacation Time

   - Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

   - Profit Sharing 401(k)

   Lancaster, Pennsylvania is a rapidly growing community with great schools, safe neighborhoods, affordable housing, local community events and festivals, and a wealth of cultural and recreational activities. The scenic Susquehanna River Valley provides opportunities for fishing, skiing, kayaking, hiking, and mountain biking. Urban life is easily accessible with New York, Baltimore, Philadelphia and Washington D.C. a drive or train ride away. Lancaster was recently names by Forbes magazine as one of the top ten place to visit in the country.

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5. Post your job

   To find interventional radiologists for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any interventional radiologists they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level interventional radiologists with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your interventional radiologist job on Zippia to find and attract quality interventional radiologist candidates.
   • Use niche 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 interventional radiologists, 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.

   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 interventional radiologist

   Once you've decided on a perfect interventional radiologist 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 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.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new interventional radiologist. 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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