Our Story
Founded by imaging professionals who saw a better way.
RC Medical Specialist was born from firsthand experience with the imaging staffing crisis. Our founders spent years in hospitals watching scanners sit idle because facilities couldn't find enough technologists to run them.
The technologist shortage is real
Hospitals and imaging centers across the country face a critical shortage of qualified imaging technologists. Scanners worth millions sit idle during evenings and weekends because there simply aren't enough techs to staff them.
The traditional solutions — hiring full-time staff, paying premium rates for travel techs, or closing early — all have significant downsides. High costs, recruiting difficulty, staff burnout, and lost revenue.
We built RC Medical Specialist to solve this. By combining experienced, US-licensed technologists with proprietary remote technology, we give facilities a way to extend their hours, fill gaps, and operate 24/7 — at a fraction of traditional staffing costs.
What We Stand For
Our values guide everything we do
Patient Safety First
Every decision prioritizes patient safety and quality of care above all else.
Clinical Excellence
ARRT-certified technologists with years of hands-on experience across modalities.
True Partnership
We learn your protocols, preferences, and culture to integrate seamlessly.
Reliability
Backup coverage, quality assurance, and dedicated support — because patients depend on it.
Leadership
Meet our team
Clinical expertise, technical innovation, and a shared commitment to making imaging accessible.
Gardner Bartrum
Co-Founder & CEO
Licensed imaging technologist who spent years in the field before building a better way to staff imaging centers.
Jariah Holsapple
Co-Founder & CTO
Technical architect who designed the proprietary system that makes remote imaging operations possible.
Aaron
Sales Manager
Dedicated to helping imaging centers find the right coverage model for their unique needs.
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Imaging centers across the country trust RC Medical Specialist for their remote staffing needs.
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