Like any cover letter, the format for a radiologist technologist cover letter is generally business block. The cover letter gives you the chance to make a first impression without even meeting the reader. It outlines your radiology experience while introducing you to the reader.
The format for a radiology technologist cover letter is basically the same as for any other cover letter. First, place your name, address, telephone number and email address at the top of the paper and center the information. Enter down two spaces and type the date, using an 11- or 12-size, easy-to-read font. Enter down two more spaces and type the contact’s name -- generally a doctor or manager’s name for a radiology position. Under the recipient's name, type the medical facility’s name and then the address. Move down two spaces and type the salutation, such as "Dear Dr. Madden," and then enter twice and begin typing the body of the letter.
Type the letter in easy-to-read, single-spaced paragraphs with a blank space between each one. In the first paragraph, thank the reader for reviewing your resume for the radiology tech position. Also include how you heard about the job. For instance, if you found it listed on the medical facility’s website, type a phrase like “I am pleased to submit my resume for the position of radiology technologist listed on your company’s website." Be as specific as possible about the job listing.
Next, list your qualifications for the radiology technologist position. Even if you have only limited on-the-job experience, use your education as background. For example, include your grade point average from your radiology tech degree if it's high, include any internship you completed while in college, list your radiology certification completion and put down any other pertinent information that shows you're qualified. If you have experience or certification in mammography, computed tomography or other specialty areas, list these as well. Add the type of equipment, such as three-dimensional machines, you have experience with and the types of procedures you completed. Bullets are acceptable in a cover letter if you have more than two or three points.
Complete the letter by thanking the reader again for reviewing your qualifications. State for the reader to feel free to call you at his convenience for an interview and list your phone number. As with any cover letter, end the letter with a respectful closing, such as "Sincerely" or "Respectfully," and then sign your full name. Attach a copy of your resume highlighting your radiology experience and training to the cover letter and mail it all in a business envelope.
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