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Medical Imaging
Scan your way to a career. This 90-day earn-and-learn program pays $23/hr while you train on the job at a medical imaging clinic as a DEXA Technician, MRI Tech Aide, or Patient Services Representative.
Paid training
$23/hr
Program length
90 days
Placement rate
80%+
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Roles you can train for
Where this program can take you
You will combine online learning with a full-time, paid clinical placement at a RadNet imaging clinic in Northern or Southern California. Many graduates go on to advanced training in medical diagnostic imaging.
DEXA Technician
Perform bone density scans after earning a California DEXA Limited Permit.
MRI Tech Aide
Support MRI technologists with patient safety, care, and positioning.
Patient Services Representative
Check in patients, manage scheduling, and help with billing at the front desk.
What you’ll learn
Healthcare fundamentals
- Core medical knowledge, including anatomy, terminology, and insurance
- Recognizing and supporting patient needs
- Patient information systems, including scheduling and billing
- MR safety training, including patient care and positioning
- Preparation for the California State Certification Exam to work as a DEXA (bone density scanning) technician
Career support
Career-building knowledge
- Resume building
- Interview skills
- Communication and conflict resolution
- Career pathing and other workplace success skills
- Supportive services to help you finish the program
Graduate impact
Hear from graduates
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After serving his country for 10 years and spending more than a decade helping others through customer service and vocational rehabilitation, Roberto Figueroa was ready for a new challenge. What he didn’t know was that JVS SoCal’s ImagingWorks program would provide the opportunity to transform his experience into a rewarding healthcare career. A U.S. military Veteran, Roberto served on active-duty delivering ammunition before…
A Veteran’s next mission: How ImagingWorks helped Roberto relaunch his career
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Before joining JVS SoCal’s ImagingWorks program, Teodora Chrystie built a creative career in production. After earning a master’s degree from USC School of Cinematic Arts, she worked in a selection of feature and short films. Most recently, she collaborated with nonprofits producing documentaries and digital content focused on wellness, and mental health, for streaming platforms. While the work was fulfilling, it also came with uncertainty. Like many in creative fields, Teodora faced financial instability. Over time, her interactions with the medical professionals she filmed sparked a…
How ImagingWorks gave Teodora Chrystie a new career path
Who this program is for
Is this program right for you?
Our career training programs have a combined placement rate of more than 80%. Along with a talent for caring for others, you will need to meet these requirements.
- 18 or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Fluent in English
- Valid California driver’s license or state ID
- Eligible to work in the United States
- At least 6 months of work experience
- Pass a criminal background check
Program questions
Before you apply
Am I paid during training?
Yes. From day one you earn $23/hr as a temporary RadNet employee for up to 90 days, and you may then be invited to a full-time position.
What is the schedule?
A typical 40-hour work week. Most of your time is on-the-job training at your clinical site, plus online classes of one to two hours during the work day.
Where is the training?
At a RadNet clinical site, assigned when you are accepted, with up to three days at a regional location. Sites span Northern and Southern California, from Sacramento and the Bay Area to Los Angeles, Orange County, and the Inland Empire.
How do I enroll?
Attend an information session, complete a screening and orientation with three short online assessments, interview with JVS SoCal and RadNet, then pass a background check and health verification.
Do I need healthcare experience?
No. Employers prefer a consistent work history of about six months. If you are compassionate, communicate well, and have some technical skills, this program is a great fit.
What does the career path look like?
Many technologists add credentials in ultrasound, mammography, MRI, CT, or X-ray. Fully certified radiologic technologists can often earn six figures.
Is a job guaranteed?
No program can guarantee a job. When you finish, you get job placement help and the chance to interview with our employer partners for full-time roles. More than 80% of graduates across our career training programs are placed.
More questions? Read the full FAQ.
Start your medical imaging career
Earn while you learn. New cohorts begin four times a year.