Radiation Detection Company

What Radiation Detection Company does

Radiation Detection Company (RDC) is a privately held, NVLAP-accredited occupational dosimetry laboratory headquartered in Georgetown, Texas, founded in 1949 and described as the world's longest-running dosimetry service provider. The company sells subscription-based radiation monitoring services—primarily passive OSL and TLD badges, digital NetDose™ dosimeters (using silicon photomultiplier technology), and the ORA™ extremity ring—to measure whole-body, extremity, fetal, and area exposure for occupationally exposed workers.

RDC's core revenue engine is recurring badge processing fees billed per wearer across monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual exchange cycles, with transparent flat-rate pricing that bundles its MyRadCare™ cloud management platform, automated overexposure notifications, and NRC Form 5 reporting. The company layers on adjacent value through the AI-enabled MyRadCare Insights™ analytics dashboard for Radiation Safety Officers, the DoseCheck™ employee self-service portal, and the SwitchAssist™ onboarding program for provider transitions. Distribution is fully direct via a hybrid self-serve e-commerce signup for small accounts (≤30 badges) and an enterprise field-sales motion for multi-location health systems and IDNs.

The company serves approximately 40,000–41,000+ organizations across hospitals and health systems (claimed 60%+ of US hospitals), medical and imaging practices, dental practices, veterinary clinics, nuclear/industrial operators (e.g., Pacific Gas & Electric, Honeywell, Intel), and higher-education/research institutions. Reported operating metrics include a 99% customer satisfaction rating, 97% on-time delivery, 98% retention, and an NPS of 81. Leadership includes Ryan Turk (CEO), Ron Smith (VP & Technical Director), and Chris Passmore (President/Certified Health Physicist). In 2025 RDC acquired PL Medical Co. LLC to broaden its product portfolio.

Name

Radiation Detection Company

Legal name

Radiation Detection Company

Website

https://radetco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Radiation Detection Company is a US-based, NVLAP-accredited occupational dosimetry laboratory operating since 1949, providing subscription radiation badge monitoring, digital dosimetry, and compliance analytics to over 40,000 healthcare, dental, veterinary, and industrial organizations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Occupational Radiation Dosimetry Services

NAICS

Medical Laboratories (621511), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Medical Laboratories (8071), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Radiation Measurement, Dosimetry & Monitoring Services (Personal/environmental dosimetry, calibration labs) (EUAKAIAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Quality, Peer Review & Compliance Tools (MQSA/ACR/QA) (HLACALAL)

Keywords

• Dosimetry badge services
• Radiation monitoring
• Occupational dose tracking
• NVLAP accredited dosimetry
• Radiation safety compliance

Headquarters

HQ city

Georgetown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Dosimetry Badge Services: Recurring subscription-based dosimetry services including badge processing, dose reporting, and platform access. Revenue generated through periodic badge exchanges (monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, or annual) with fees per wearer/badge. Pricing varies by badge type (OSL, TLD, TLD+Neutron, Digital NetDose) and reporting frequency.
2. Digital Dosimetry (NetDose™): Real-time digital monitoring subscription eliminating need for frequent badge shipping exchanges. Provides on-demand dose reports and automatic weekly data transmissions with granular hourly reporting.
3. Radiation Safety Training: Online radiation safety training courses provided through Compliance Training Partners, designed to meet NRC guidelines. NRC requires licensees to provide training at least annually.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Radiation Detection Company (RDC) provides subscription-based occupational radiation dosimetry badge services for healthcare, dental, veterinary, and industrial workplaces. The company offers OSL, TLD, and digital (NetDose™) dosimeter badges, processes them in its NVLAP-accredited lab, and delivers accurate dose reports through its MyRadCare™ cloud platform. It also provides the MyRad Insights™ AI-powered analytics dashboard, employee self-service access via DoseCheck™, and SwitchAssist™ onboarding for providers transitioning to RDC.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MyRadCare™: Cloud-based dosimetry management platform providing 24/7 account access, dose reports, NRC Form 5 documentation, and invoice management with automated notifications.
• MyRad Insights™
• NetDose™
• ORA™
• DoseCheck™
• SwitchAssist™

Products and services

• NetDose™ Pro Digital Dosimeter Real-time digital dosimeter using silicon photomultiplier (SiPM) technology that takes incremental readings every hour, stores data internally, and transmits on demand or automatically weekly. Measures X-ray and gamma radiation with hourly granularity, 26,000+ hour battery life, and Bluetooth connectivity. Winner of the 2025 AHRA Innovation Showcase Award. Sold via subscription as part of digital dosimetry monitoring.
• OSL Dosimeter Badge Optically Stimulated Luminescence (OSL) dosimeter badge using beryllium oxide (BeO) for whole-body X-ray and gamma radiation monitoring. Marketed as RDC's "Most Popular" badge. Sold via subscription with periodic exchange and processing at RDC's NVLAP-accredited lab.
• TLD Dosimeter Badge Thermoluminescent Dosimeter (TLD) badge using lithium fluoride or calcium fluoride for X-ray, gamma, and beta radiation monitoring. Sold via subscription with periodic exchange and lab processing at RDC's NVLAP-accredited facility.
• TLD + Neutron Dosimeter Badge Thermoluminescent Dosimeter with neutron detection capability for measuring X-ray, gamma, beta, and neutron radiation. Designed for nuclear power plants, fuel facilities, and industrial radiography operations. Sold via subscription with periodic exchange and lab processing.
• ORA™ Ring OSL Dosimeter
• MyRadCare™ Customer Platform
• MyRad Insights™ Analytics Dashboard
• SwitchAssist™ Onboarding Program
• Radiation Safety Training

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% customer satisfaction rating
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• PL Medical Co. LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2025In August 2025, US-based Radiation Detection Company acquired PL Medical Co. LLC to expand its radiation monitoring and dosimetry solutions offerings. This acquisition strengthens RDC's position in the radiation monitoring and dosimetry market, expanding their product and service capabilities.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• S.E. International: Smaller radiation detection equipment manufacturer serving industrial, environmental, and laboratory customers with handheld meters and survey instruments. Partial overlap in industrial customer segments with RDC's nuclear/industrial dosimetry work.
• ATOMTEX: Belarus-based manufacturer of radiation detection and dosimetry equipment, including personal dosimeters and area monitors. Competes with RDC in industrial and nuclear dosimetry hardware segments.

Direct peers

• Best Dosimetry Services (FWT): Provides TLD dosimetry services under the BEST brand for healthcare and industrial customers, including badge exchange, processing, and reporting. Direct competitor to RDC's passive badge subscription model.
• Mirion Technologies: Largest direct competitor in radiation detection and dosimetry services globally, offering OSL/TLD badges, digital dosimeters, and laboratory processing services across healthcare, nuclear, and industrial verticals. Both companies serve as accredited dosimetry providers to hospitals and industrial radiation workers.
• Arrow-Tech: US-based dosimetry service provider (Rotem/Arrow-Tech) offering TLD and OSL badge processing for medical, industrial, and government customers. Direct competitor in occupational radiation monitoring subscriptions.
• Landauer (Fortive): Long-standing dosimetry service provider owned by Fortive, offering OSL and TLD badges with global reach. Direct overlap with RDC in hospital and occupational dosimetry subscriptions, with broader international footprint.
• IBA Dosimetry: Specializes in radiation monitoring, dosimetry solutions, and quality assurance for medical and industrial users. Overlaps with RDC in healthcare dosimetry and offers complementary detector and QA product lines.
• Radiation Safety Associates: Smaller US-based provider of dosimetry services and radiation safety consulting for healthcare and industrial customers. Direct overlap with RDC in subscription badge processing and regulatory compliance support.

Broad incumbents

• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Diversified life sciences and analytical instruments company whose radiation detection and counting instruments are used in dosimetry and contamination monitoring. Overlaps with RDC's instrumentation but as part of a much broader portfolio.
• Fluke Biomedical: Provides biomedical test and simulation equipment including radiation survey meters and QA tools used in radiology departments. Adjacent to RDC's compliance and QA offerings for healthcare imaging customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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