How to hire a medical imaging technician

How to hire a medical imaging technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step medical imaging technician hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

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

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A medical imaging technician's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, medical imaging technicians 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 medical imaging technicians.

   Type of Medical Imaging Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Medical Imaging Technician	Medical laboratory technologists (commonly known as medical laboratory scientists) and medical laboratory technicians collect samples and perform tests to analyze body fluids, tissue, and other substances.	$14-38
   Laboratory Aide	A laboratory aide is primarily responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and order in laboratories, all while performing support tasks for scientists. Their duties revolve around arranging specimens and samples, transporting materials from one laboratory to another, preparing apparatuses and machines, and storing them accordingly... Show more	$9-18
   Laboratory Supervisor	The primary job of laboratory supervisors is to oversee the daily operations of laboratories. They are responsible for facilitating the collection, analysis, and interpretation of laboratory results... Show more	$22-46

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patients
   • Radiology
   • Patient Care
   • ARRT
   • Radiographic Procedures
   • MRI
   • Front Desk
   • Pacs
   • IR
   • QC
   • Surgery
   • IV
   • HIPAA
   • Patient Data

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Perform all aspects of lab work done by a small rural hospital including EKG's and ER call.
   • Participate in surgery setup and injury care by presiding physician on daily basis.
   • Advocate and represent patients, effectively resolving issues to ensure quality care and excellent patient relations.
   • Handle and direct incoming correspondence, ensure timely attention to sensitive matters, schedule orders receive and direct patients.
   • Compose written reports of data collect from patient evaluation and present to department chief for thorough analysis of patient diagnosis.
   • Perform patient evaluation and procedures utilizing Phillips and OEC fluoroscopy instruments.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, medical imaging technicians' average salary in florida is 41% less than in massachusetts.
   • Seniority. Entry-level medical imaging technicians earn 63% less than senior-level medical imaging technicians.
   • Certifications. A medical imaging technician 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 medical imaging technician's salary.

   Average medical imaging technician salary

   $49,295yearly

   $23.70 hourly rate

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   Entry-level medical imaging technician salary

   $30,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

4. Writing a medical imaging technician job description

   A job description for a medical imaging technician role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a medical imaging technician job description:

   Medical imaging technician job description example

   The Diagnostic/Xray Radiology Technologist performs diagnostic radiographic procedures using stationary and mobile radiographic equipment according to established standards. This position provides basic patient care, processes films, maintains equipment, transports patients and prepares and maintains documentation.
   
   Diagnostic/Xray Technologist 1 works in the following environments predominately: outpatient, pain/palliative care, children's health, orthopedics, portable and inpatient, and may work in less than three of the following: fluro, o-arm, trauma, operating room and dexascan.
   
   Diagnostic/Xray Technologist 2 works in three or more of the following environments predominately: fluro, o-arm, trauma, operating room and dexascan; and may work also in outpatient, pain/palliative care, children's health, orthopedics, portable and inpatient.
   This position's work location is on-site only. Responsibilities Patient Care
   * Obtains patient history. * Educates patients/families regarding procedures and/or treatment to be performed as well as risk factors and prevention. * Positions patients appropriately for the applicable radiographic procedure. * Performs radiographic procedures and analysis according to departmental guidelines. * Develops and evaluates radiographic results for technical quality, such as density, contrast, definition and distortion, * Applies learned methodologies with independent judgment according to established policies and procedures. * Performs prescribed procedures in accordance with established policies. * Maintains infection prevention standards * Explains standard procedures and answers patients questions. * Prepares, cleans, adjusts, inspects and maintains equipment. * Produces quality images and prepares/presents them with other pertinent patient information for timely interpretation Prepares and maintains accurate documentation, archiving imaging data as needed or required. * Prepares and maintains accurate documentation, archiving imaging data as needed or required. * Collaborates with physicians and other medical professionals.
   Modality Specific
   * Performs radiographic procedures using both stationary and mobile radiographic equipment. * Responsible for appropriate set up of the x-ray room and manipulation of equipment, and proper placement of patient for procedure. * Ensure proper image capture of skeletal structure requested for diagnosis and treatment purposes. * Process and develops exposed x-ray film and creates x-ray CD copies for review and interpretation.
   Quality
   * Adheres to regulatory and organizational standards affecting patient care and safety as well as all hospital and departmental policies and procedures. * Performs and evaluates equipment quality control measurements, demonstrating ability to troubleshoot and notifying appropriate personnel to maintain equipment performance. * Assures the efficient operation of workflow of the department and monitors and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and materials to ensure non-interruption of service.
   Education
   * Participates in creating and sustaining a learning environment supported by evidenced based practice and research. * Focuses on personal development areas, engaging in professional/collegial interactions with peers and students. * Works with peers and other health care providers. Participates in ongoing in-service and educational seminars. * Participates in orienting, assisting, mentoring and education of colleagues and students.
   Compliance/Safety
   * Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employees area of responsibility. * If required for position, ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates. * Completes all company mandatory modules and required job specific training in the specified time frame. * Responsible for reporting any safety related incident in a timely fashion through the Midas/RDE tool; attends all safety related training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner. Qualifications Education Associates of Applied Science or other Related Fields- Required Certificates and Licensure MRTBE, ARRT- Required upon date of hire or within six months of date of hire
   BLS (American Heart Assoc.)- Required
   
   NAHPG Clinic-Based Staff (Does not apply to Imaging Clinic):
   Fingerprint Clearance Card application number- Required upon hire, fingerprint clearance card required within 90 days from date of hire.
   
   Employee will obtain and maintain appropriate clinical competencies for the roles assigned by their departmental leader. Experience One year experience in Diagnostic Radiology - Preferred
   
   Healthcare is a rapidly changing environment and technology is integrated into almost all aspects of patient care. Computers and other electronic devices are utilized across the organization and throughout each department. Colleagues must have an understanding of computers, and competence in using computers and basic software programs.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find medical imaging technicians 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 medical imaging technician job on Zippia to find and attract quality medical imaging technician 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 medical imaging technicians, 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.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates 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 medical imaging technician

   Once you've found the medical imaging technician 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 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 employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is 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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