Twenty-five-year-old Nelson Gomez was working as a caretaker through an in-home supportive services agency. He liked working with people, but he wanted to advance his career by focusing on healthcare.
In his search for training opportunities he learned about ImagingWorks, JVS SoCal’s program in partnership with RadNet. The program would train him to become a licensed DEXA Technician, a Client Services Representative (CSR) or an MRI Technician.
“I was like: ‘this is right up my alley!’” said Nelson. He knew he could not let this opportunity pass, especially after learning that he would get paid during the duration of his training and that he might eventually be hired.
The course offers hands-on experience at one of the 171 RadNet’s offices around Southern California. “What I love the most… is having preceptors around to help us with anything and any questions we have,” Nelson says that it makes a big difference when he can go from the lab prepared with questions that arise during his time using the equipment.
Nelson thanks JVS SoCal for this innovative program and is looking forward to having the organization on his side as he continues to advance his career in the medical imaging profession.
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