How to hire a radiology assistant

How to hire a radiology assistant, step by step

Here's a step-by-step radiology assistant hiring guide:

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

What does a radiology assistant do?

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your radiology assistant job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a radiology assistant for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a radiology assistant to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a radiology assistant that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of radiology assistants and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Radiology Assistant	Description	Hourly rate
   Radiology Assistant		$9-23
   Scheduler	A scheduler is responsible for arranging appointments and carrying out reminder calls and correspondence to anyone involved. In a company setting, it is also a scheduler's responsibility to coordinate with various departments and personnel to organize an accurate timetable that will consist of meetings, gatherings, deadlines, or other pressing matters... Show more	$11-32
   Scheduling Coordinator	A scheduling coordinator is responsible for arranging the calendars and managing the appointments of a senior employee. Scheduling coordinators keep a record of meetings, reminding the key personnel as well as other participants of any schedule adjustments and cancellations... Show more	$13-22

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patients
   • Patient Care
   • Customer Service
   • CPR
   • Medical Terminology
   • Data Entry
   • MRI
   • Pacs
   • Ultrasound
   • Exam Rooms
   • Phone Calls
   • Surgery
   • Surgical Procedures
   • Patient Transport

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage patient transportation from room to room, discharges, admissions, surgery exam transportation and in hospital house transport.
   • Used Dictaphone, Digiscribe, RIS, Medrite, RMS, IDXRAD, and Flexirad.
   • Work closely with breast surgeons and oncologists to schedule breast MRI s prior to surgery.
   • Ensure patients who come in to retrieve their reports and images are in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
   • Install new programs on transcription equipment for radiology department.
   • Escort patients to examination rooms and prepare them for radiologic exams providing compassion and open communication aim at increasing comfort.

   More radiology assistant duties

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, radiology assistants' average salary in louisiana is 45% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level radiology assistants 60% less than senior-level radiology assistants.
   • Certifications. A radiology assistant 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 a radiology assistant's salary.

   Average radiology assistant salary

   $14.86hourly

   $30,902 yearly

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   Entry-level radiology assistant salary

   $19,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 28, 2025

   Average radiology assistant salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Michigan	$42,895	$21
   2	Maryland	$42,491	$20
   3	Washington	$42,210	$20
   4	Massachusetts	$41,317	$20
   5	New York	$40,880	$20
   6	New Jersey	$40,796	$20
   7	California	$39,849	$19
   8	Oregon	$38,043	$18
   9	Delaware	$37,999	$18
   10	Virginia	$36,454	$18
   11	Pennsylvania	$35,361	$17
   12	Illinois	$34,582	$17
   13	Minnesota	$34,239	$16
   14	North Carolina	$34,195	$16
   15	North Dakota	$33,769	$16
   16	Colorado	$33,574	$16
   17	Arizona	$33,456	$16
   18	Indiana	$32,336	$16
   19	Mississippi	$32,103	$15
   20	Iowa	$31,069	$15

   Average radiology assistant salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Brigham and Women's Hospital	$62,427	$30.01	54
   2	University of California-Berkeley	$47,022	$22.61
   3	Catholic Health East	$43,175	$20.76	2
   4	The University of Chicago	$42,117	$20.25	8
   5	Univ Of Colorado-Colorado Spgs	$37,103	$17.84
   6	Self Regional Healthcare	$36,809	$17.70	6
   7	Dignity Health	$36,320	$17.46	155
   8	SwedishAmerican	$36,224	$17.42	4
   9	Cape Cod Healthcare	$36,139	$17.37	20
   10	NCH Healthcare System	$35,498	$17.07	11
   11	The University of Kansas Health System	$35,245	$16.94	30
   12	St. Charles Health System	$35,134	$16.89	2
   13	Erlanger Health System	$35,111	$16.88	26
   14	Lake Regional Health System	$35,097	$16.87	3
   15	University of Colorado Boulder	$34,983	$16.82
   16	Mayo Clinic	$34,912	$16.78	89
   17	Lee Regional Health System	$34,609	$16.64	18
   18	Parkland Hospital	$34,598	$16.63	11
   19	Baylor College of Medicine	$34,488	$16.58
   20	Mercy Corps	$34,470	$16.57	5

4. Writing a radiology assistant job description

   A good radiology assistant 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 radiology assistant job description:

   Radiology assistant job description example

   Provides clerical and technical support for the department.
   
   Work Schedule: Part Time Flex
   
   Responsibilities:
   
   Transports patients to and from clinical areas and verifies patient identity according to policies and procedures. Assists technologists with preparing patients for procedures. Assists technologists with filing, delivering and retrieving patient reports, entering data in electronic medical records, matching films to folders, and delivering reports to patient units/physicians. Performs post-procedural duties including patient discharge, room clean up and restocking supplies. Assists with inventory control. Provides clerical support to the department as necessary. Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
   
   Requirements:
   Minimum Required Education: High School diploma or GED. Required Licensure/Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider. Minimum Experience: None Required. BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire. All life support certification cards must be issued by either the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer. (American Red Cross for the Professional Rescuer is only good upon hire and all renewals will need to be through an American Heart Association sanctioned course.)
   
   The pay range for this position is: $18.00 - $23.40 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.
   
   UCHealth offers a Five Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee's contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October following completion of five years' employment.
   
   UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical, dental and vision coverage; retirement plans; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; and a full suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and pet insurance. Our employees and their family members have full access to our Employee Assistance Program, which includes up to 5 free counseling visits and work/life solutions, such as one free legal consultation. In addition, other emotional counseling support is available depending upon their need.
   
   At UCHealth, we do things differently.
   
   We believe in something different: a focus on the individuality of every person. In big ways and small, we exist to improve the extraordinary lives of all those we serve. As Colorado's largest and most innovative health care system, we as a team deliver on the commitment to provide the best possible experience for our patients and their families. We foster a true human connection and give people the freedom to live extraordinary lives. A career at UCHealth is more than a job, it's a passion.
   
   Going beyond quality requires the perfect balance of talent, integrity, drive and intellectual curiosity. We are looking for individuals who recognize, like us, that the world of medicine is ever-changing and are motivated to do what is right, not what is easy. We support creativity and curiosity so that each of us can find the extraordinary qualities within ourselves. At UCHealth, we'll do everything in our power to make sure you grow and have a meaningful career. There's no limits to your potential here.
   
   Be Extraordinary. Join Us Today!
   
   UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information or veteran status. UCHealth does not discriminate against any "qualified applicant with a disability" as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right radiology assistant for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your radiology assistant job on Zippia to find and attract quality radiology assistant 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 radiology assistants, 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 radiology assistant

   Once you have selected a candidate for the radiology assistant 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.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   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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