How to hire a radiology resident

How to hire a radiology resident, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a radiology resident, 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.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a radiology resident 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 resident that fits the bill.

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

   Type of Radiology Resident	Description	Hourly rate
   Radiology Resident	Physicians and surgeons diagnose and treat injuries or illnesses. Physicians examine patients; take medical histories; prescribe medications; and order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests... Show more	$28-270
   Diagnostic Radiologist	A diagnostic radiologist specializes in operating special imaging equipment such as X-rays and ultrasound to help physicians diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries among patients. Besides operating equipment, a diagnostic radiologist is primarily in charge of assisting patients by answering any inquiries, explaining the processes and how they would feel, providing clear and step-by-step instructions, and helping them feel at ease the entire procedure... Show more	$20-201
   Resident	A resident, often known as a resident physician, is a medical doctor who just graduated from medical school and pursued the residency program for further training. Residents work with health care team members to provide direct medical care by diagnosing medical problems and devising appropriate treatment plans... Show more	$21-39

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Radiology
   • Ultrasound
   • Diagnosis
   • Nuclear Medicine

   Responsibilities:

   • Lead monthly NYU radiology resident interesting case conference
   • Complete first year of radiology residency (PGY-2).
   • Assist floor secretaries with pertinent and immediate documentations necessary for patients undergoing surgery or those being transfer to other facilities.
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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your radiology resident job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A radiology resident salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a radiology resident in Florida may be lower than in Minnesota, and an entry-level radiology resident usually earns less than a senior-level radiology resident. Additionally, a radiology resident with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average radiology resident salary

   $183,307yearly

   $88.13 hourly rate

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   Entry-level radiology resident salary

   $59,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 21, 2025

   Average radiology resident salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Minnesota	$285,346	$137
   2	Indiana	$248,648	$120
   3	Massachusetts	$244,238	$117
   4	Connecticut	$224,860	$108
   5	Pennsylvania	$207,827	$100
   6	North Carolina	$206,452	$99
   7	New York	$205,668	$99
   8	Missouri	$196,789	$95
   9	Illinois	$193,387	$93
   10	Texas	$148,784	$72
   11	Florida	$143,643	$69
   12	California	$137,402	$66

   Average radiology resident salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Baystate Health	$299,610	$144.04
   2	Community Health Systems	$247,663	$119.07	53
   3	Boston Medical Center	$241,563	$116.14
   4	Stanford Health Care	$211,486	$101.68	8
   5	St. Vincent's Medical Center	$195,509	$93.99	4
   6	Saint Louis University	$181,064	$87.05
   7	Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center	$176,749	$84.98
   8	Partners Healthcare Solutions Inc	$166,381	$79.99
   9	The Medicus Firm	$162,098	$77.93	6
   10	University of Texas System	$160,331	$77.08	2
   11	University Of Minnesota Physicians	$140,060	$67.34	1
   12	North Carolina A&T State University	$137,503	$66.11	2
   13	The University of Chicago	$123,680	$59.46	4
   14	Thomas Jefferson University	$121,044	$58.19
   15	Parker University	$113,419	$54.53
   16	The University of Texas at San Antonio	$85,619	$41.16

4. Writing a radiology resident job description

   A radiology resident 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 resident job description:

   Radiology resident job description example

   • State-of-the-art medical imaging department with the latest and most advanced equipment
   • $450,000 base salary + RVUs
   • $100,000 Signing/Retention Bonus!
   • Quality of life schedule, Monday-Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm (optional evenings/weekends for additional RVUs)
   • Comprehensive benefits package includes relocation assistance, 7+ weeks of PTO , 5 days for CME , retirement w/match, malpractice insurance, health benefits, and more!
   • Advanced Imaging (will train if desired):
     • Cardiac CTA, Virtual CT Colonoscopy
     • MRI Breast with biopsy, MRI Prostate with biopsy, MR Liver Elastography
     • US Liver Elastography

   Requirements

   General Radiology Interpretations

   • Plain film, ultrasound, CT, MRI, nuclear medicine.
   • Nuclear cardiac SPECT scans.

   Mammography Reading and Oversight

   • Mammogram screening and diagnostic interpretations.
   • Ultrasound biopsies. Mammogram 3D-tomo breast biopsies (upright unit), needle localizations, nuclear sentinel node injections.
   • Requires MQSA documentation: initial qualifications (digital and tomo), current CME's, documentation of credentials, and continuing experience.

   GI and Light Interventional Procedures

   • Fluoroscopy - GI examinations, lumbar punctures.
   • Ultrasound - Paracentesis, thoracentesis, biopsies thyroid/lymph nodes/soft-tissues, abscess drainage.
   • CT - biopsy chest/abdomen/bone/soft-tissue, abscess drainage.
   • Prefer: CT - nephrostomy tubes, cholecystostomy tubes. Fluoroscopy - joint injections/aspirations, myelograms.
   • Requires DEA certificate to oversee conscious sedation provided by nursing staff.

   About the Community

   • Nestled in the beautiful rolling hills of NE Ohio
   • Quaint, family-friendly town with great schools and a fantastic cost of living
   • Beautifully restored historic downtown with new and unique shops, restaurants and art galleries, and coffee shops
   • Abundance of recreational opportunities - water sports, biking/hiking trails, fishing, hunting, golf, camping, and more!
   • 30-45 minutes from Akron, Canton, and Youngstown
   • Centrally located with quick access to Pittsburgh and Cleveland

   Reference: RAD 21466

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5. Post your job

   To find the right radiology resident for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with radiology residents they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit radiology residents who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your radiology resident job on Zippia to find and recruit radiology resident candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting radiology residents 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.

   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 radiology resident

   Once you've decided on a perfect radiology resident 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.

   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 radiology resident 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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