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.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $25,000 based on experience
- Full-time, day-shift schedule
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts; healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts
- CME and continuing education opportunities with structured career development pathways
- 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
- 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
- Performs specialized radiologic procedures per departmental protocols, including portable X-rays — all portable orders are expected to be completed and ready for shift
- Assists the Radiologist with contrast administration; practices sterile technique for applicable procedures
- Works across various areas of the imaging department and with multiple equipment platforms
- Operates within the Cerner information system for order management and documentation
- Completes and manages studies in the McKesson PACS system; expected to troubleshoot PACS issues independently during the shift
- Participates in QA and QI studies, patient scheduling, and crash cart monitoring
- Maintains and monitors equipment operation and calibration; exercises independent judgment in obtaining optimal diagnostic images with limited supervision
- 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)
- Network-level advanced services include a Level 1 Trauma Center, comprehensive stroke program, oncology services, and the Coachella Valley's only Level 3 NICU
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program
- Current Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) credential — California Radiologic Health Branch (RHB) certification required
- Current American Heart Association BLS certification required
- Current California Fluoroscopy License required, or must be obtained within one year of hire
- Experience in special procedures and CT imaging preferred
- Cath Lab experience preferred
- Proficiency with or ability to learn Cerner and McKesson PACS systems; independent PACS troubleshooting expected during shift
About the Community
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.