by Aptus Associates

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by Aptus Associates

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The U.S. healthcare system is facing a radiology shortage across different modalities and positions, driven by an aging population and the advancement of imaging technology. In turn, healthcare employers are facing staffing challenges since radiology specialists have endless opportunities and options. The competition is fierce for qualified radiologists, and employers must focus their recruitment and retention force on assembling a dependable radiology team. Discover some ways to boost your onboarding initiatives below.

 

Educational Recruitment

Universities and colleges are great sources for talented radiologists. There are many ways to leverage educational recruitment to address staffing problems, such as attending career fairs, posting positions on university job boards, or asking professors to recommend students.

 

Additionally, employers can offer internship opportunities for promising students, letting them earn practical experience as they learn how your company works. Some healthcare centers are taking it a notch higher by offering college tuition for future employees. Additionally, you can offer pipeline programs to the high school level to nurture interest in radiology and give a clear path to interested students.

 

Respond Quickly

When hiring managers take too long to respond to candidates, they feel undervalued and frustrated. If you want to land top candidates, you must streamline the hiring process, with an emphasis on responsiveness. What’s more, timely communication lets potential employees know they can expect transparent and regular communication once they get hired.

 

Embrace Virtual Interviews

Virtual interviews, which became prevalent during the COVID-19 pandemic, can help employers attract top radiologists. Primarily, online interviews widen the candidate pool, as potential employees don’t have to deal with travel expenses or scheduling problems.

 

Also, virtual interviews speed up the hiring process, allowing employers to screen many candidates in a short timeframe. Lastly, online interviews show potential employees that you are a tech-forward company.

 

Optimize Work-Life Balance

Once you have hired the best radiologists, your efforts should shift to promoting work-life balance to prevent burnout and stress. Usually, radiologists are interested in flexible shifts, childcare programs, subsidized meals, vacations, onsite parking, and other benefits. Employees with a great work-life balance are happier and more likely to stay in your organization.

 

Offer Growth Opportunities

The imaging industry is constantly advancing, and radiologists seek new skills to boost their career growth. As such, establishing a training pipeline that guides graduates to advanced modalities and management positions is a great way to improve your retaining efforts. Additionally, radiologists appreciate access to new technology that lessens their workloads and makes them more effective.

 

As radiology shortages worsen countrywide, employers must great creative in hiring and retaining skilled candidates. Top strategies include recruiting from colleges and high schools, offering generous compensation, and providing staff with strong technology and resources.