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How much do forensic radiologist jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for forensic radiologist in Philadelphia, PA is $348,105.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $322,900.00 and $403,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a forensic radiologist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Forensic Radiologist, you need an MD or DO degree, board certification in radiology, and specialized training or fellowship in forensic or postmortem imaging. Familiarity with advanced imaging modalities like CT, MRI, and digital autopsy software is essential, as well as experience with picture archiving and communication systems (PACS). Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication are crucial for interpreting findings and collaborating with legal and investigative teams. These skills and qualifications are vital to ensure accurate, reliable imaging interpretations that support legal investigations and court proceedings.

How does a forensic radiologist typically collaborate with other professionals during a death investigation?

Forensic radiologists work closely with pathologists, law enforcement officers, and sometimes legal teams during death investigations. Their primary role is to use imaging techniques, like CT scans or X-rays, to identify injuries, foreign objects, or causes of death that may not be visible during a standard autopsy. Effective communication and timely sharing of imaging findings are crucial, as these results can inform both the autopsy process and the legal aspects of a case. Collaboration often involves participating in multidisciplinary meetings and providing expert testimony when required.

What is the difference between Forensic Radiologist vs Radiologist?

AspectForensic RadiologistRadiologist
CredentialsMedical degree, radiology residency, forensic training or certificationMedical degree, radiology residency
Work EnvironmentHospitals, forensic labs, crime scenes, morguesHospitals, clinics, imaging centers
Industry UsageLegal cases, death investigations, crime scene analysisMedical diagnosis, patient care, imaging interpretation

While both forensic radiologists and radiologists interpret medical images, forensic radiologists specialize in analyzing imaging for legal and death investigations, often working in forensic settings. Radiologists primarily focus on diagnosing living patients through medical imaging. The key differences lie in their work environment and purpose, with forensic radiologists applying their skills to legal cases and forensic analysis.

What is a forensic radiologist?

Forensic radiologists are medical doctors who specialize in using imaging techniques, such as X-rays, CT scans, and MRI, to assist in legal investigations. They analyze medical images to help determine causes of injury or death, identify remains, and provide evidence for court cases. Their expertise is crucial in cases involving trauma, abuse, or unexplained deaths, as they can non-invasively gather information that supports forensic pathologists and law enforcement. Forensic radiologists often work closely with other forensic specialists and may be called to testify as expert witnesses in court.
What job categories do people searching Forensic Radiologist jobs in Philadelphia, PA look for? The top searched job categories for Forensic Radiologist jobs in Philadelphia, PA are:
Infographic showing various Forensic Radiologist job openings in Philadelphia, PA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Locum Tenens, 6% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $348,105 per year, or $167.4 per hour.

Registered Nurse - Forensics - Trenton - Full Time - Days

Capital Health Services

Trenton, NJ • On-site

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

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Job description

Job Title

Fosters an environment to include the core mission. Delivers quality care to patients through a team effort in working with others through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation. Assures patient safety by executing appropriate policies. Serves as an advocate by providing emotional and informational support to patients and families and giving them an opportunity to participate in their plan of care and goal setting. Plans for providing traditional and individualized comfort measures. Works with other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes and customer satisfaction. Educates patients about various medical conditions and provides advice and emotional support to patients' families. Contributes and supports the organization's readiness for various regulatory agencies, Environment of Care, Magnet and various certifications.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Associate's degree or graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Experience: None. Previous nursing experience preferred.

Other Credentials: AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider, Registered Nurse – NJ or Registered Nurse – NLC multi-state

Requires ATCN or TNCC (or must obtain within 1 year of hire) AND 8 hours of Trauma related Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) contact hours annually if assigned to: RMC ICU/CCU, RMC Surgical Trauma Unit, RMC PACU, Emergency Department (all campuses)

Requires NIH Stroke Scale Certification (or must obtain by end of orientation) AND 8 hours of Stroke related Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) contact hours annually if assigned to: Critical Care, Intermediate Care Unit, Emergency Department, Neuro Units, Cardiology Inpatient at Hopewell, Peds ED, PACU, Interventional Radiology, CNI, Observation, Hospital at Home

CPR Requirements:

  • Requires ACLS (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date) if assigned to: Critical Care/Intermediate/Telemetry, Emergency Rooms, Pediatrics/Pediatrics Emergency Room, Labor & Delivery, Surgical Services (not to include Perioperative), Interventional Procedures, Observation.
  • Requires NRP (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date) if assigned to: Maternity Services
  • Requires PALS (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date) if assigned to: Emergency Rooms, Infant Follow-Up, Surgical Services (only PACU & Same Day Surgery), Pediatrics/Pediatric ED.

Knowledge and Skills: Possesses strong problem solving and decision making skills. Demonstrates high interpersonal skills at an individual as well as team level. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Adjusts quickly and reacts positively to change. Considerable knowledge of principles, practices and current trends in nursing. Possesses good work ethic.

Special Training: Demonstrates knowledge of nursing skills, hospital practices, procedures and standards.

Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities:

Usual Work Day: 12 Hours

Reporting Relationships

Does this position formally supervise employees? No

If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

Essential Functions
  • Delivers quality care to patients through a team effort in working with others through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation.
  • Assures patient safety by executing appropriate policies & procedures.
  • Provides appropriate support for pain management, pharmacological and non-pharmacological measures. Assist patient/family in identifying individualized comfort measures.
  • Follows up on internal resources to determine the outcome of interventions completed by other departments.
  • Mobilizes resources in complex cases to maximize patients control and participation over his/her own recovery.
  • Provides information and interpretation of the patient's condition and offers coping mechanisms. Provides these to both patient and family.
  • Assesses how much information a patient wants and needs while utilizing a vocabulary and approach that enables the patient to successfully process the care and course of treatment.
  • Formulates and documents a discharge plan that maximizes the patient's ability to continue with meaningful life activities.
  • Integrates assessment and diagnostic information with intuition to foresee potential age-specific healthcare needs. Anticipates patients needs.
  • Ensures handoff communication and includes a report in terms of the situations most likely to develop and the problems awaiting patient.
  • Identifies proactively issues to be resolved related to patient education for medication management. Provide discharge planning which includes instructions on discharge medications.
  • Uses discretionary judgment to appropriately modify patient care regimens. Facilitates appropriate response from other health care team members to provide quality and safe care.
  • Explores multiple aspects of care regimen with case manager and health care providers to promote appropriate resolution.
  • Displays ability to see the entire unit and is self motivated to develop a plan for adjusting staffing patterns as needed. Attends educational sessions when offered in areas that will improve one's ability to assess the needs on one's respective department. These would include, but, not limited to: charge nurse workshops, leadership training, critical decision making, prioritization of workload, etc.
  • Plans and provides unique and individualized comfort measures while utilizing intuitive and innovative approaches which are scientifically sound and are a result of evidenced based practice.
  • Participates in unit based and/or hospital based committees.
  • Participates in performance improvement activities at the unit and/or hospital wide level.
  • Participates actively in the preparation of various regulatory agency readiness.
  • Participates in unit level effort to achieve successful Patient Satisfaction scores and has an awareness of the HCAAPS measurements.
  • Performs any other related duties as required or assigned.
Physical Demands and Work Environment

Frequent physical demands include: Push/Pull, Twisting, Bending, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Squat/kneel/crawl, Wrist position deviation, Pinching/fine motor activities, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Taste or SmellOccasional physical demands include: Sitting, Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders)Continuous physical demands include: Standing, Walking, Carry objects, Talk or HearLifting Floor to Waist 35 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 25 lbs.Sensory Requirements include: Very Accurate 20/40, Near Vision, Very Accurate 20/40, Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing

Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Airborne Communicable Disease, Dust/Particulate Matter

Benefits

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

  • Medical Plan
  • Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
  • Dental Plan
  • Vision Plan
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Healthcare FSA
  • Dependent Care FSA
  • Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
  • Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
  • Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
  • Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)
  • Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Commuter Transit
  • Commuter Parking
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Life Spouse
  • Voluntary Life Employee
  • Voluntary Life Child
  • Voluntary Legal Services
  • Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
  • Voluntary Pet Insurance
  • Paid Time-Off Program

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