Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, California is seeking a full-time Monitor Technician (Health Unit Coordinator II) to join its inpatient nursing team. This role sits at the intersection of cardiac telemetry monitoring and unit coordination — a dual-function position that keeps a fast-paced nursing unit running safely and efficiently. Desert Regional anchors the Desert Care Network, a three-hospital system serving the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin, and is home to a Level 1 Trauma Center, a comprehensive stroke program, a cancer center, and the only Level 3 NICU in the Coachella Valley.
Perks and Benefits
- Full-time, day-shift position with a comprehensive total rewards package
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- CME and career development support through continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, and auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Continuous cardiac telemetry monitoring across the nursing unit — interpreting rhythms in real time and notifying licensed caregivers of dysrhythmias as they occur
- Responsible for maintaining full alarm integrity at all times, including appropriate parameter settings on all monitored patients
- Accurate documentation of EKG rhythm strips with patient room number, name, date, and time; active role during Code Blue events obtaining and documenting strips
- Order entry and management within the Cerner EMR system, including STAT order notification, allergy documentation, and downtime hard-copy procedures
- Full unit coordination duties: patient record assembly within 30 minutes of transfer, chart maintenance, discharge chart integrity, and medical records management
- Serves as the communication hub for the unit — answering calls within four rings, directing visitors and family members, assisting physicians and staff in locating patients and charts
- Inventory management: checks pre-established unit supply levels and places orders as needed
- Participates in unit quality improvement activities and attends or reviews 100% of staff meeting minutes
- Provides end-of-shift report on pending issues to oncoming HUC or appropriate staff
- Part of a regional network spanning Desert Regional Medical Center (Palm Springs), JFK Memorial Hospital (Indio), and Hi-Desert Medical Center (Joshua Tree)
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Must successfully pass an EKG competency test within the first 30 days of hire; annual cardiac rhythm interpretation competency required thereafter
- Demonstrated ability to monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms accurately
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize independently in a high-interruption, fast-paced environment
- Effective written and oral communication skills; must write legibly and respond calmly under stress
- Preferred: Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) certification; American Heart Association BLS certification; prior unit secretary training or healthcare experience
About the Community
Palm Springs sits in the heart of the Coachella Valley in Southern California — a sun-drenched desert resort city known for its mid-century modern architecture, world-class golf, hiking in the San Jacinto Mountains, and a vibrant arts and dining scene. The region enjoys over 300 days of sunshine annually, a relatively affordable cost of living compared to coastal Southern California metros, and easy access to Los Angeles (approximately two hours west) and the outdoor recreation of Joshua Tree National Park. For clinicians who value warm weather, an active lifestyle, and a close-knit community with genuine regional healthcare impact, the Coachella Valley is a compelling place to build a career.