How to hire a radiology manager

How to hire a radiology manager, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The radiology manager hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   A radiology manager's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, radiology managers 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.

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

   Type of Radiology Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Radiology Manager	Medical and health services managers, also called healthcare executives or healthcare administrators, plan, direct, and coordinate medical and health services. They might manage an entire facility, a specific clinical area or department, or a medical practice for a group of physicians... Show more	$32-62
   Service Director	A service director is responsible for managing and implementing customer service policies and ensuring that all staff strictly adhere to reach the highest customer satisfaction. Service directors' duties include identifying business opportunities to improve customers' experience, monitoring the performance of the customer service team, developing strategic procedures on service delivery, creating new promotional offers and services, and coaching the team to increase business productivity... Show more	$33-90
   Nursing Director	A nursing director's role is to oversee and evaluate all nurse staff in a hospital or organization, ensuring their efficiency at providing care towards patients. A nursing director's responsibilities mainly revolve around administrative tasks such as coordinating with physicians and other consultants, producing reports, conducting assessments, managing the budget and expenditures, and resolving issues... Show more	$30-56

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patients
   • Patient Care
   • Ultrasound
   • MRI
   • Nuclear Medicine
   • Payroll
   • Mammography
   • Pacs
   • Interventional Radiology
   • Performance Improvement
   • PET
   • Radiation Safety
   • Regulatory Compliance
   • Radiography

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage 36 staff and oversee operations of radiology and cardiology services.
   • Initiate ACR mammography accreditation with multiple successful renewals
   • Perform various X-ray/CT scans and/or MRI scans as needed.
   • Help the department pass state inspections and maintain ACR certifications.
   • Collaborate with Ortho department in development of a MSK ultrasound clinic.
   • Synergize two patient schedules producing 5.4K radiography exams value at $1.4M and #1 satisfaction rating.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, radiology managers' average salary in hawaii is 42% less than in new hampshire.
   • Seniority. Entry-level radiology managers 48% less than senior-level radiology managers.
   • Certifications. A radiology manager 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 manager's salary.

   Average radiology manager salary

   $94,783yearly

   $45.57 hourly rate

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   Entry-level radiology manager salary

   $68,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 19, 2025

4. Writing a radiology manager job description

   A radiology manager 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 radiology manager job description:

   Radiology manager job description example

   ***Sign-On/Retention Bonus up to $4,000.00!!***

   Urgent Team is looking for an experienced X-Ray/Radiology Tech to join our team in Bartlett, TN. The ability to work during all business hours, including evenings and rotating weekends, is required. In return, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, competitive hourly wages, paid time off, and more! Skills in Medical Assisting are required.

   The full-time position offers a sign-on/retention bonus up to $4,000 depending on licensure and experience.

   This position will perform x-ray testing including body mechanics and patient movement using knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Operates diagnostic equipment, develops film and prepares the room with the necessary equipment and supplies for the procedure. Skills in Medical Assisting are also required.

   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
   The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this position but are not intended to be all inclusive. Other duties may be assigned.
   • Performs timely radiology procedures for subsequent evaluation and treatment by attending physician
   • Performs necessary quality control procedures to ensure quality exams are performed
   • Prepares patients for radiologic procedures and follows established clinical and regulatory procedures in regards to patient safety and care; including proper radiation protection and shielding techniques.
   • Ensures that equipment is in proper working order and reports any malfunctions to the Area Manager or provider on duty.
   • Follows documentation procedures and completes required documentation related to patient visit.
   • Assumes responsibility for maintaining and improving diagnostic imaging knowledge and skills with the support and assistance of outside educational resources
   • Responsible for maintaining current licensure and certification for the facility radiology equipment and licensure

   EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
   • High school diploma or equivalent education based on certification type; skills in Medical Assisting are required
   • Valid ARRT certification and/or a State X-Ray license is required

   Candidates may be contacted via email about this position. Please make sure @urgentteam.com is added to your safe senders list; otherwise, emails may go to spam.

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5. Post your job

   To find radiology managers 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 radiology managers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level radiology managers 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 radiology manager job on Zippia to find and recruit radiology manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting radiology managers requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you 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 manager

   Once you've found the radiology manager 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 important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new radiology manager. 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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