What Radiological Care Services does

Radiological Care Services (RCS), also operating as RadCare Services, is a privately-held healthcare services company headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana and founded around 2014 by healthcare professionals who contracted ringworm from contaminated hospital-owned lead garments. The company operates what it describes as the nation's first and only full-service platform dedicated exclusively to X-ray lead garment lifecycle management, serving hospitals and healthcare facilities across 43 U.S. states with a reported cumulative base of 500+ healthcare teams and 1+ million garments serviced. Its target segments are departments with high radiation exposure — including surgery/OR, radiology, cardiology/cath lab, endoscopy, pain management, and emergency departments — where shared protective garments have historically been overlooked in cleaning protocols.

RCS's core technology is RadComply®, a proprietary cloud-based compliance and inventory platform that uses QR-coded garment tags to track each garment's service history, warranty status, and annual radiographic (X-ray) inspection records. Each garment receives an annual X-ray inspection designed to detect cracks and lead deterioration invisible to visual or tactile review, with inspection images archived for three years for audit-ready Joint Commission reporting. The company's proprietary two-step cleaning and disinfection process combines friction-based deep cleaning with ATP bioburden verification followed by bactericidal, viricidal, fungicidal, and sporicidal disinfection, aligned with CDC, AORN, and Joint Commission standards. RCS additionally operates an EPA-approved hazardous waste disposal and recycling program for end-of-life garments, processing 20,000 lbs of lead in 2025.

The business model is predominantly subscription-based recurring service contracts (annual cadence) that bundle deep cleaning, radiographic inspection, repairs, and RadComply® inventory tracking, supplemented by short-term and long-term rental programs, a-la-carte repairs, an e-commerce product shop reselling Burlington Medical (as master distributor), Techno-Aide, Medical Index, and INFAB products, and EPA disposal services. GTM is enterprise field sales with consultation-based quotes, supported by content marketing (blog, scientific research, case studies, the Clean Those Leads video campaign), and two service delivery models: RadOnsite (on-site pickup/delivery with loaners) and RadShip (shipping-based with loaner garments). RCS is bootstrapped and founder-led — reportedly without external institutional funding — with leadership including CEO Zach Wills and Co-Founder Justin McKay.

Name

Radiological Care Services

Legal name

RadCare Services

Website

https://radcareservices.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Radiological Care Services provides outsourced X-ray lead garment lifecycle management to U.S. hospitals, delivering cleaning, radiographic inspection, repairs, RadComply® inventory tracking, and EPA-compliant disposal across 43 states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Radiation Protection Services

NAICS

Industrial Launderers (812332)

SIC

Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Workwear & PPE Laundry (HSAJAEAD)

Keywords

• Lead garment cleaning
• Radiation protection equipment
• X-ray inspection services
• Healthcare compliance services
• Medical apparel lifecycle

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Lead Garment Cleaning, Inspection & Management Services: Recurring service contracts that provide comprehensive lead garment lifecycle management including deep cleaning, X-ray inspections, repairs, inventory tracking, and disposal. Services delivered via RadOnsite (on-site pickup/delivery) or RadShip (mail-in with loaner garments) models. Contracts include complimentary repairs as part of service.
2. Short-Term Garment Rental: Flexible rental program providing radiographically tested, deep cleaned lead aprons and vest/skirt sets for urgent or short-term needs. Garments are integrity-verified and clinically clean before each rental cycle. Supports facilities with failed inspections, onboarding temporary staff, or bridging gaps during custom garment orders.
3. Long-Term Garment Rental: Scheduled rental program delivering professionally maintained lead garments on a defined rotation cadence. Includes integrity inspections, deep cleaning, inventory tracking, and routine swap-outs. Transforms lead garment management from reactive capital spending into predictable operating expense.
4. Lead Garment and Radiation Protection Equipment Sales: Product sales of lead aprons, vests, skirts, thyroid shields, protective eyewear, positioning sponges, mobile barriers, and related accessories. Products sourced from Burlington Medical, Techno-Aide, Medical Index, and INFAB. All garments arrive pre-tagged, X-ray scanned, and inventoried in RadComply.
5. EPA-Compliant Garment Disposal Services: Certified disposal and recycling services for end-of-life lead garments. Includes pickup or shipping coordination, EPA-approved disposal, documentation for compliance records, and automatic removal of disposed garments from RadComply inventory tracking.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Radiological Care Services (RCS) provides full-service X-ray lead garment lifecycle management for hospitals and healthcare facilities, including deep cleaning and disinfection, radiographic X-ray inspections, garment repairs, inventory tracking via its proprietary RadComply platform, and EPA-compliant disposal. The company also offers short-term and long-term lead garment rental programs delivered through on-site (RadOnsite) or shipping (RadShip) models, and operates an e-commerce shop distributing new lead garments and radiation protection accessories from manufacturers such as Burlington Medical, Techno-Aide, Medical Index, and INFAB.

Product overview

RCS operates as a full-service lead garment lifecycle management platform for hospitals, offering both service programs and a product shop. The core service platform integrates Deep Cleaning & Disinfection, Garment Repairs, X-ray Inspection, Inventory Management via RadComply®, EPA-Compliant Disposal, and Short-Term and Long-Term Rental programs — all delivered through RadOnsite (on-site pickup/delivery) or RadShip (shipping) models. New lead garments and radiation protective equipment are sold through the RCS shop, with products sourced from Burlington Medical, Techno-Aide, and Medical Index, including lead aprons, vests, skirts, maternity aprons, thyroid shields, leaded glasses, radiation protection gloves, storage hangers, patient positioning sponges and table pads, and mobile radiation shields and barriers. All new garments purchased through RCS arrive pre-tagged, X-ray scanned, and inventoried in RadComply for immediate compliance tracking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RadComply®: Proprietary cloud-based inventory management platform for tracking X-ray garment service histories, warranty status, inspection records, and replacement forecasting. Also provides RadOnsite (on-site pickup/delivery service) and RadShip (shipping-based service with loaner garments) service models.

Products and services

• Deep Cleaning & Disinfection A proprietary two-step cleaning and disinfection process that uses friction-based cleaning followed by hospital-grade bactericidal, viricidal, fungicidal, and sporicidal disinfection, aligned with CDC, AORN, and Joint Commission standards. Includes ATP testing to verify bioburden removal before disinfection. Sold to hospitals and healthcare facilities to eliminate infection liability on shared lead garments.
• Garment Repairs Complimentary cosmetic repairs including buckle replacement, Velcro repair, strap mending, and binding repair performed during scheduled service cycles to extend garment lifespan. Covers broken buckles, worn Velcro, torn seams, and frayed binding. Available as part of service contracts and as a la carte for non-contract customers.
• X-ray Inspection (Radiographic Scanning) Annual radiographic inspection service that uses X-ray scanning to detect hidden cracks, tears, or lead deterioration invisible to visual or tactile inspection. Inspection images are archived in RadComply for three years and accessible via QR code on garment tags. For hospital radiology, surgery, and other departments using lead protective apparel.
• Inventory Management via RadComply Full-service inventory management including sewn-in ID tags, garment assessment, service documentation, and real-time tracking through RadComply. RCS team updates inventory records after each service cycle with zero manual updates required from facility staff. Sold to hospitals needing audit-ready compliance documentation.
• EPA-Compliant Garment Disposal EPA-approved hazardous waste disposal and recycling service for end-of-life lead garments. Includes pickup or shipping coordination, chain-of-custody documentation, certificate of disposal, and automatic removal of disposed garments from RadComply inventory. For hospitals replacing end-of-life protective apparel.
• Short-Term Garment Rental Flexible rental program providing radiographically scanned, professionally deep-cleaned lead aprons and vest & skirt sets for hospitals with urgent or short-term needs. Includes failed inspection replacements, temporary staff coverage, and bridging gaps during custom garment orders. Same-day shipping available for many rental garments.
• Long-Term Garment Rental Scheduled rental program with defined garment rotation cadence, radiographic testing, deep cleaning, and compliance documentation. Garments are QR-enabled with RadComply tracking, and failed or damaged pieces are replaced within the rotation schedule. Monthly billing transforms reactive capital spending into predictable operating expense.
• RadOnsite Service Delivery On-site garment pickup and delivery service where the RCS team comes directly to the facility to exchange loaner garments for inventory requiring service, with scheduling coordinated around the department's clinical workflow. Includes complimentary loaner garments to maintain operations during service cycles.
• RadShip Service Delivery Shipping-based service model where RCS ships containers, packing instructions, and loaner garments to the facility. The facility's team prepares shipments on their schedule, and RCS handles all return shipping with full tracking. Flexible, facility-controlled logistics for smaller facilities or remote locations.
• RadComply® Compliance Platform RCS's proprietary cloud-based inventory management and compliance tracking platform that automates garment service history, annual X-ray inspection records, warranty status, and replacement forecasting. Features QR code-enabled garment tags, audit-ready reporting for Joint Commission surveys, and 3-year inspection image archives.
• Lead Aprons Standard single-piece radiation protective aprons covering the torso to just below the knees. Available in frontal, wrap-around, and maternity styles from Burlington Medical and Techno-Aide in traditional lead, lightweight composite, and lead-free materials at 0.25mm, 0.35mm, and 0.5mm lead equivalency. Sold direct to healthcare facilities via the RCS e-commerce shop.
• Lead Vests Radiation protective vests worn as part of a two-piece vest-and-skirt system for upper-body protection. Available from Burlington Medical and Techno-Aide in partial wrap, full wrap, and contour styles in traditional lead, lightweight composite, and lead-free materials. Standard lead vests start at $312-$400; lightweight options average $470-$600.
• Lead Skirts (Kilts) Lower-body radiation protective garments worn as part of a two-piece vest-and-skirt system. Available from Burlington Medical and Techno-Aide in standard lead, lightweight composite, and lead-free materials.
• Maternity Lead Aprons Radiation protective aprons designed for pregnant healthcare professionals, offering full-wrap coverage for both mother and fetus. Available from Burlington Medical and Techno-Aide in standard and lightweight lead-free materials.
• Thyroid Shields Neck and thyroid area radiation protective collars providing overlap with lead vests and aprons for comprehensive coverage of the radiation-sensitive thyroid gland. Available from Burlington Medical, Techno-Aide, and Medical Index.
• Radiation Leaded Glasses Protective eyewear designed to shield eyes from scatter radiation and reduce risk of cataracts or lens opacities during fluoroscopy and C-arm procedures. Available from Burlington Medical, Medical Index, and Techno-Aide.
• Radiation Protection Gloves Lead-lined protective gloves for procedures where clinicians' hands are positioned near the radiation source, such as fluoroscopy-guided interventions. Available from Burlington Medical and Techno-Aide.
• Mobile Radiation Shields Mobile protective barriers for blocking scatter radiation during imaging procedures. Available from Burlington Medical and Techno-Aide.
• Mobile Leaded Barriers Mobile leaded barriers for radiation protection during fluoroscopy and interventional procedures. Available from Burlington Medical and Techno-Aide.
• Radiation Table Drapes Protective table drapes for shielding during X-ray and fluoroscopy procedures. Available from Burlington Medical and Techno-Aide.

Quantifiable outcome

• Saves 13 minutes per garment in staff time by eliminating manual X-ray scans, inventory spreadsheets, and repair schedule management
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Burlington MedicalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRCS is a master distributor for Burlington Medical products including lead vests, lead aprons, maternity aprons, lead skirts, thyroid shields, lead apron hangers, and X-ray table pads. Burlington focuses on fit and comfort with tailored cuts, secure closure systems, and thoughtful weight distribution. Standard lead vests start at $312-$400; lightweight options average $550-$600.
• Techno-AidecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRCS distributes Techno-Aide products including lead vests, lead aprons, maternity lead aprons, lead skirts, radiation glasses, thyroid shields, protective gloves, X-ray positioning sponges, mobile radiation shields, and lead apron hangers. Known for effective, comfortable, and affordable options including regular lead, lightweight lead composite, and Super-Lite lead-free materials. Standard 0.5mm vests average $330; lightweight options around $470.
• Medical IndexsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRCS distributes Medical Index leaded glasses as part of their radiation protection eyewear product offerings. Medical Index provides precision-crafted protective eyewear options for radiology and interventional procedure staff.
• INFABsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorINFAB is referenced as a manufacturer partner offering KIARMOR attenuation material for super lightweight aprons. RCS distributes INFAB products providing both lead and lead-free garment options with various customization options.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Cintas: Large uniform rental and facility services provider with a healthcare-focused division offering uniform, linen, and ancillary services to hospitals. Comparable as a route-based recurring service platform, but operates at vastly greater scale and breadth than RCS's lead garment niche.
• Standard Textile: Vertically integrated healthcare textile manufacturer and managed-services provider. Comparable in supplying and managing healthcare textiles, though broader in scope and not focused on radiation-protection garments.
• UniFirst: North American uniform rental and facility services company with healthcare customer programs. Comparable route economics and subscription-style contracts, but UniFirst does not specialize in lead garment lifecycle management.
• ImageFIRST Healthcare Laundry Specialists: Specialized healthcare linen and uniform laundry provider with infection-prevention positioning. Comparable in recurring laundry services to hospitals, though focused on linens/scrubs rather than radiation-protective garments.
• Medline: Largest privately held medical supplies manufacturer and distributor in the U.S., selling directly to hospitals across thousands of SKUs including PPE. Comparable as a healthcare channel and potential acquirer or distributor of RCS-adjacent products.
• Vestis (formerly Aramark Uniform Services): Major uniform and workplace supplies provider spun out of Aramark, serving healthcare and industrial customers with route-based rental and laundering. Comparable service model and customer overlap, though significantly broader scope than RCS's radiation-protection focus.
• Alsco: Family-owned uniform and linen rental company with a healthcare customer base and route-based service model. Comparable in recurring laundry/rental economics to medical facilities, but without RCS's dedicated lead-garment specialty.

Others

• Burlington Medical: Manufacturer of lead aprons and radiation protection products, and a core master-distribution partner of RCS. Comparable in selling radiation protection apparel to hospitals, but a product manufacturer rather than a service/cleaning platform.
• Techno-Aide: Manufacturer of X-ray positioning, patient positioning, and radiation protection products, and a core distribution partner of RCS. Comparable product overlap, but Techno-Aide is a product manufacturer rather than a recurring-service operator.

Emerging players

• Healthmark Industries: Manufacturer and distributor of medical device cleaning, inspection, and compliance products used in sterile processing departments. Comparable in supporting hospital infection-prevention and equipment inspection workflows, and could expand into PPE garment inspection categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/radcareservices
• Facebookfacebook.com/RadiologicalCareServices
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rcs---radiological-care-services

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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