<p>John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital in Indio, California is recruiting a full-time Radiologic Technologist to join its Imaging Services department within the Desert Care Network — a three-hospital system serving the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions of Southern California. This day-shift position offers up to $25,000 in sign-on bonus based on experience and places the technologist at the center of a high-acuity network that includes a Level 1 Trauma Center, comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, and the only Level 3 NICU in the Coachella Valley.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Sign-on bonus up to $25,000 based on experience</li> <li>Full-time, day-shift schedule</li> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Health savings accounts; healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts</li> <li>CME and continuing education opportunities with structured career development pathways</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, and auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-time day-shift position performing a broad range of radiologic procedures under the direction of the Medical Director and Administrative Director of Imaging Services</li> <li>Performs specialized radiologic procedures per departmental protocols, including portable X-rays — all portable orders are expected to be completed and ready for shift</li> <li>Assists the Radiologist with contrast administration; practices sterile technique for applicable procedures</li> <li>Works across various areas of the imaging department and with multiple equipment platforms</li> <li>Operates within the Cerner information system for order management and documentation</li> <li>Completes and manages studies in the McKesson PACS system; expected to troubleshoot PACS issues independently during the shift</li> <li>Participates in QA and QI studies, patient scheduling, and crash cart monitoring</li> <li>Maintains and monitors equipment operation and calibration; exercises independent judgment in obtaining optimal diagnostic images with limited supervision</li> <li>Part of Desert Care Network — a regional system encompassing Desert Regional Medical Center (Palm Springs), JFK Memorial Hospital (Indio), and Hi-Desert Medical Center (Joshua Tree)</li> <li>Network-level advanced services include a Level 1 Trauma Center, comprehensive stroke program, oncology services, and the Coachella Valley's only Level 3 NICU</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program</li> <li>Current Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) credential — California Radiologic Health Branch (RHB) certification required</li> <li>Current American Heart Association BLS certification required</li> <li>Current California Fluoroscopy License required, or must be obtained within one year of hire</li> <li>Experience in special procedures and CT imaging preferred</li> <li>Cath Lab experience preferred</li> <li>Proficiency with or ability to learn Cerner and McKesson PACS systems; independent PACS troubleshooting expected during shift</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Indio sits in the heart of the Coachella Valley in Southern California's Inland Desert — a sun-drenched region known for year-round warm weather, world-class golf, the Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals, and easy access to Joshua Tree National Park and the San Jacinto Mountains. The valley offers a relatively affordable cost of living compared to coastal Southern California, with Palm Springs just minutes away and Los Angeles reachable within two hours. Outdoor recreation, a vibrant arts scene, and a strong sense of community make the Coachella Valley an appealing destination for healthcare professionals seeking lifestyle alongside career.</p>