How to hire a material stress tester

How to hire a material stress tester, step by step

Here's a step-by-step material stress tester hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the material stress tester you need to hire. Certain material stress tester roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Hiring the perfect material stress tester 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 presents material stress tester salaries for various positions.

   Type of Material Stress Tester	Description	Hourly rate
   Material Stress Tester		$14-41
   Engineering Technician Internship	Engineering Technician Interns are students who took an on-the-job training opportunity related to the engineering technician field. As interns, they work on administrative or clerical activities to be familiar with the basics of operating in the said field... Show more	$13-25
   Biomedical Engineering Technician	A biomedical engineering technician is a professional who is responsible for repairing and maintaining medical equipment used in hospitals, nursing homes, and doctors' offices. By using a variety of tools and computer applications, biomedical engineering technicians must perform tasks such as preventive maintenance, installations and calibrate equipment, and repair electronic medical devices... Show more	$20-38

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Asphalt
   • ACI
   • Test Results
   • Quality Control Tests
   • Windows

   Responsibilities:

   • Train and lead a team of 3+ testers in support of compatibility testing.
   • Conduct quality control tests without supervision and within the precision standards establish by ASTM, ACI, and AASHTO.
   • Compile HMA samples and test them for compaction, density, absorption, and grade.
   • Assure that all materials conform to Caltrans standard specifications and special provisions of the said project.
   • Asphalt extraction test to record the contents of asphalt remains after samples are cook to the core.
   • Perform quality control for asphalt production materials.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, material stress testers' average salary in wyoming is 40% less than in new jersey.
   • Seniority. Entry-level material stress testers earn 64% less than senior-level material stress testers.
   • Certifications. A material stress tester 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 material stress tester's salary.

   Average material stress tester salary

   $52,149yearly

   $25.07 hourly rate

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   Entry-level material stress tester salary

   $31,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 22, 2026

4. Writing a material stress tester job description

   A material stress tester 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 a material stress tester job description:

   Material stress tester job description example

   **Summary:**
   
   The Supervisor of Nuclear Cardiology, Stress Testing, and EKG lab is responsible for implementing the Health Systems mission, vision and values by providing the overall assessment of strategic and operational planning, coordination, staff development, customer satisfaction, and quality of services delivered within Nuclear Cardiology and Stress Testing. This position requires knowledge of cardiac physiology and strong supervision skills.
   
   **Job Responsibilities:**
   
   **1)** Supervises daily operation of the stress testing & EKG labs at 3300 Main Street, the S4 BMC main campus, and partners with leadership for regional support. Coordinates, Staffing, and schedules equitably. Develops efficient turnaround between test scheduling, performance, and report (Stress & Imaging) generation. Resolves problems and knows how to refer decisions to others.
   
   **2)** Staff development and supervision. Hiring of new personnel. Directs and supervises staff. Ensures productivity and monitors performance. Promotes staff development and evaluates performance annually. Disciplines employees as necessary in compliance with BH policies. Assists management with formal and informal communication. Develops and maintains policy and procedural manuals-partners with management to implement regional models of care for stress testing and nuclear imaging.
   
   **3)** Assists Management with fiscal operations of the departments. Assists in yearly capital and operating budget. Ensures Charge capture in McKesson occurs. Monitors each lab's productivity and makes appropriate adjustments, based on volume, supply usage and quality.
   
   **4)** Quality improvement and Control. Monitors customer satisfaction through Pres Ganey. Educates and modifies practice as necessary to improve compliance. Ensures equipment safety and follow policy for maintenance. Partners with Radiation Physics on compliance QA and PM maintenance for Nuclear Imaging Cameras. Follows proper procedure for incident reporting, substance precautions, infection control and nuclear isotope spill and disaster response.
   
   **5)** Strategic Planning. Collaboration with medical leadership and management re: departmental goals regarding service line and hospital strategic plan. Collaborates with IS, Management and Radiology for (FUJI, McKesson and MUSE) and their regional application. Partner with management to develop a positive relationship within the medical community to improve H&V Program image/integrity of the department. Develops and maintains excellent customer and team relationships.
   
   **6)** Knowledgeable and able to perform Nuclear Cardiology procedures (Imaging and Stress Testing). Is able to operate appropriate equipment to established protocols. Documents appropriately and provides information to medical leadership when necessary. Initiates emergency procedures in accordance with established hospital policy.
   
   **Required License / Certifications:**
   
   CNMTB or ARRT nuclear medicine licensure
   
   **Preferred Work Experience:**
   
   + 1+ Years of supervisory experience
   
   **Education:**
   
   + High School Diploma or Equivalent
   
   + Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline (preferred)
   
   **Skills and Competencies:**
   
   + Provide support for ICANL accreditation as the technical director
   
   + The ability to set goals and communicate a plan of action
   
   + The skill to empower team members to deliver results
   
   + The ability to accomplish a task with concern for all the areas involved
   
   + The ability to communicate information through written and verbal means
   
   + The ability to use logic and reasoning to troubleshoot problems and identify effective solutions
   
   + The ability to provide customer service to patients and other customers
   
   + The ability to cope with and adapt to uncertainty, and exercise good judgment based on available information
   
   + The ability to effectively plan and delegate
   
   + Knowledge of health care compliance policies, practices, and systems
   
   **You Belong At Baystate**
   
   At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity and equity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. It makes us not just an organization, but also a community where you belong. It is how we advance the care and enhance the lives of all people.
   
   DIVERSE TEAMS. DIVERSE PATIENTS. DIVERSE LOCATIONS.
   
   **Education:**
   
   Bachelor of Science: Business Administration/Management, GED or HiSET (Required)
   
   **Certifications:**
   
   Certified Nuclear Medicine Technician - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board
   
   **Equal Employment Opportunity Employer**
   
   Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find material stress testers 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 material stress tester job on Zippia to find and recruit material stress tester 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 material stress testers, 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 material stress tester

   Once you've found the material stress tester candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   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 material stress tester. 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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