How to hire a lead ct technologist

How to hire a lead ct technologist, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a lead ct 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.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   A lead ct technologist's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, lead ct technologists 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 lead ct technologists.

   Type of Lead CT Technologist	Description	Hourly rate
   Lead CT 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.	$20-67
   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
   • ARRT
   • Radiology
   • CPR
   • Ct Scan
   • IV
   • Pacs
   • Radiation Safety
   • QA
   • ALARA
   • ACR
   • Patient Safety
   • Quality Patient Care
   • Patient Flow

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage ACR accreditation compliance process.
   • Assist in PACS deployment within the department.
   • Serve as director and PACS administrator on an as needed basis
   • Monitor department to ensure safety of patients and staff and compliance with regulatory requirements.
   • Advise ER physicians in choosing the accurate diagnostic examinations for their patients and assist radiologists with clinical procedures.
   • Perform a variety of technical proceduresthat will require independent judgment with ingenuity and initiative to supplyprescribe ionizing radiation for radiographic diagnosis.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your lead ct technologist job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A lead ct technologist salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, lead ct technologists' average salary in south dakota is 65% less than in hawaii.
   • Seniority. Entry-level lead ct technologists earn 69% less than senior-level lead ct technologists.
   • Certifications. A lead ct technologist 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 a lead ct technologist's salary.

   Average lead ct technologist salary

   $78,667yearly

   $37.82 hourly rate

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   Entry-level lead ct technologist salary

   $43,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 18, 2025

4. Writing a lead ct technologist job description

   A good lead ct 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 lead ct technologist job description:

   Lead ct technologist job description example

   At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support, respect that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation's Top 100 Places to Work.
   
   You'll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates. So if you're open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential.
   
   Join our team as a Lead CT Technologist at Scripps Green Hospital and work with this energetic and respected team to provide care to our charming coastal community. In this role you will provide guidance and oversight to our employees that make up this dynamic department. The ideal candidate has strong angiography experience, a positive attitude, and is eager to lead by example in order to provide exceptional care.
   
   The Lead CT Tech is responsible for providing age specific care, education, and imaging procedures in conjunction with other members of the defined health care team. They will adhere to safety standards and regulatory requirements, participate in Quality Control and Process Improvement activities, and maintain their own clinical competency and mandatory requirements. The Lead CT Tech functions as liaison between state and federal agencies for licensure, certification, and QA requirements for the entire CT department, and maintains all records as needed to verify that regulations are being maintained at all times. They are also responsible for charge reconciliation audits for procedures performed in CT department.
   
   This position is full-time (80 hours per pay period) and is located at Scripps Green Hospital.
   The following are not eligible for hiring incentives: Internal candidates Rehires that left Scripps less than 3 years ago In order to remain eligible for your retention incentive the following criteria must be met : Must remain in original hired FTE Status and Shift (if specified in offer letter) Must remain in original department/specialty Must remain in original Job Title Transfers to other locations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may result in forfeiting remaining incentive bonus unless specifically noted in your offer letter. #LI-EJ1
   
   Qualifications
   Required Qualifications: CRT Venipuncture BLS from the American Heart Association

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find lead ct technologists 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 lead ct technologist job on Zippia to find and recruit lead ct technologist candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit lead ct technologists, 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 lead ct technologist

   Once you've decided on a perfect lead ct technologist 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.

   To prepare for the new lead ct technologist 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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