Radiological Service Training Institute

What Radiological Service Training Institute does

Radiological Service Training Institute (RSTI) is a privately held Ohio corporation founded in 1985 that provides specialized technical training for service engineers and technicians who maintain, troubleshoot, and repair diagnostic imaging equipment. The company operates a 40,000-square-foot training facility in Solon, Ohio featuring more than 50 equipment bays designed to simulate real-life healthcare environments, and has trained over 15,000 service professionals from more than 50 countries since inception. Course coverage spans the full modality spectrum, including diagnostic X-Ray (structured as a four-phase certificate series), CT, MRI, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, mammography and women's health, cardiac/cath lab, C-arm, portable X-ray, and PACS/networking, with multivendor curricula for major OEMs such as GE, Siemens, Philips, Hologic, Canon, and Fuji.

RSTI delivers training through three formats: Immersion (100% in-person at the Solon facility), eLearning (100% online via live instructor-led video, leveraging equipment at the student's site for the hands-on practicum), and Hybrid (50% online plus 50% in-person). The proprietary "Fully Engaged Hands-on Learning™" and "Engineered For Learning™" methodologies anchor the pedagogical approach, and the company supports credential preparation for the AAMI-CRES (Certification for Radiological Equipment Specialist) exam. RSTI is registered as a State of Ohio training institution (Reg. #93-09-1377T) and actively participates in military transition programs including SkillBridge-approved courses, GI Bill-approved courses, and a Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP).

The business model is anchored in one-time course tuition fees, which range from $1,795 for certification pretesting to $19,995 for advanced vendor-specific MRI training. A secondary revenue stream is RSTI eXchange, a parts and equipment sourcing and 24/7/365 support service positioned as one of the larger inventories in the industry. Customer segments include individual service professionals, hospitals and imaging centers, third-party service organizations, and military veterans and active-duty service members transitioning into civilian technical careers. Go-to-market is primarily direct, via the rsti-training.com website, downloadable course schedules, email communications, and phone-based registration, with pricing for most courses publicly listed.

Name

Radiological Service Training Institute

Legal name

Radiological Service Training Institute

Website

https://rsti-training.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RSTI, founded in 1985 and headquartered in Solon, Ohio, is a privately held training institute that provides hands-on technical training on diagnostic imaging equipment (X-Ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound, mammography, PACS) to service engineers, healthcare facilities, and military veterans via in-person, hybrid, and online formats.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Diagnostic Imaging Service Training

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), X-Ray Apparatus & Tubes & Related Irradiation Apparatus (3844)

akta.pro primary industry

Radiologic Imaging Support (X‑Ray Assistant, Limited Scope) (EDAOAJAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Nursing & Allied Health Certification Prep (CNA, EMT/Paramedic, Radiology, Sonography, PT/OT) (EDANAIAB)

Keywords

• Diagnostic imaging training
• Radiological equipment service
• Medical imaging education
• X-ray system servicing
• MRI maintenance training

Headquarters

HQ city

Solon

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, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Course Tuition: RSTI generates revenue primarily through course tuition fees charged to service professionals and their employers for diagnostic imaging equipment training courses ranging from $1,795 to $19,995 per course depending on duration and specialization.
2. Parts & Equipment Sales: RSTI eXchange provides parts and equipment sourcing services with one of the largest inventories in the industry, offering extended services and 24/7/365 support as an additional revenue stream.
3. eXchange Loyalty Program: A loyalty program that rewards customers with exclusive discounts and benefits when purchasing parts, equipment and training from RSTI, including free training credits, priority access to parts ID and tech support, extended warranties and core returns.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

RSTI delivers professional diagnostic imaging service training for service engineers and technicians, covering X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound, mammography, nuclear medicine, cardiac/cath lab, C-arm, and PACS/networking equipment across multiple OEMs. Courses are offered via three delivery formats: Immersion (100% in-person at Solon, Ohio), eLearning (100% online via live instructor-led video), and Hybrid (50% online + 50% in-person). The company also operates RSTI eXchange, providing parts, equipment sourcing, and 24/7/365 service support to diagnostic imaging customers.

Product overview

RSTI offers a comprehensive portfolio of diagnostic imaging service training programs with over 50+ courses annually across multiple modalities. The core offerings include the X-Ray Certificate Series (4 phases), CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, Mammography/Women's Health, Cardiac/Cath Lab, C-Arm, and Portable X-Ray equipment training courses. The training is delivered through three learning experiences: eLearning (100% online), Hybrid (50% online/50% in-person), and Immersion (100% in-person at the 40,000 sq. ft. Solon, Ohio facility). Additional services include RSTI eXchange for parts and equipment sourcing, CRES certification preparation, and the eXchange Loyalty Program for parts and training purchases.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 15,000+ service professionals trained
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Feature2 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Philips Healthcare: Philips Healthcare provides OEM service training for its imaging systems (Azurion/Allura, iU22/iE33, BV-Pulsera/Veradius). Comparable to RSTI as an OEM training incumbent in the same imaging service technician market, though restricted to Philips equipment and tied to authorized service partnerships.
• Agiliti: Agiliti (formerly Universal Hospital Services) provides medical equipment management, parts, and field service across imaging modalities, and trains in-house and customer service engineers. Comparable to RSTI because it serves the same imaging service ecosystem with training, parts, and lifecycle support, though as a much larger, multi-modality incumbent rather than a focused training specialist.
• TRIMEDX: TRIMEDX is a major independent Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) provider that services medical equipment across hospitals and offers internal training and certification programs for BMETs and imaging service engineers. Comparable to RSTI as it addresses the same customer base (imaging service professionals) with overlapping training, parts, and service offerings, though at much larger scale and broader modality scope.
• Canon Medical Systems USA: Canon Medical Systems USA offers OEM service training for its imaging portfolio (including Canon RadPro portable X-ray covered in RSTI's curriculum). Comparable to RSTI as an OEM training incumbent in the same imaging service technician market, though limited to Canon platforms.
• College of Health Care Professions (CHCP): CHCP is a vocational healthcare training institution offering allied health, nursing, and imaging-related programs across multiple Texas campuses. Comparable to RSTI as a vocational healthcare training provider targeting similar career-transitioning learners, though focused on clinical (rather than equipment service) training and operating at much larger scale.
• Siemens Healthineers: Siemens Healthineers runs OEM-authorized training for its imaging portfolio (Siemens Aera/Skyra MRI, Symbia nuclear medicine, AXIOM Artis cath lab). Comparable to RSTI for the same multi-vendor technician audience on Siemens-specific courses, though scoped to its own equipment and tightly coupled to service contracts.
• GE HealthCare: GE HealthCare operates an OEM-authorized service training program for its own imaging systems (X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound), which competes with RSTI's GE-specific courses. Comparable as a major training provider for the same imaging service technicians, though limited to GE platforms and typically required for warranty work.

Direct peers

• Renovo Solutions: Renovo Solutions is an independent HTM and imaging service provider that trains and certifies biomedical technicians across hospitals and ISOs. Directly comparable to RSTI as a similarly sized independent organization combining imaging service training with parts and field-service support for the same multi-vendor technician customer base.
• AAMI Credentials Institute: AAMI Credentials Institute administers the CRES (Certified Radiology Equipment Specialist) certification that RSTI's pretesting course prepares students for. Comparable as a credentialing authority in the same radiology service professional market and as a direct beneficiary of RSTI's certification prep pipeline.

Emerging players

• MedCerts: MedCerts is an online healthcare certification provider that offers allied health and biomedical training programs with strong digital delivery and workforce/employer partnerships. Comparable to RSTI as a healthcare-focused training and certification competitor, though focused on broader allied health credentials rather than imaging equipment service specifically.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/rstitraining
• Facebookfacebook.com/rstitraining

Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

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