John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital in Indio, California is recruiting a per-diem Radiology Technologist II 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 rotating-shift position offers broad procedural exposure across general radiography, portable X-ray, fluoroscopy, and specialized procedures, supported by Cerner and McKesson PACS technology. Candidates with CT or Cath Lab experience will find immediate opportunity to apply advanced skills in a high-acuity regional network that includes a Level 1 Trauma Center and the only Level 3 NICU in the Coachella Valley.
Perks and Benefits
- Per-diem employment with rotating shift scheduling
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (eligibility based on employment status)
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Continuing education and career development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Performs a broad range of radiological procedures including general radiography, fluoroscopy, and specialized imaging per departmental protocols
- Completes all portable X-ray orders each shift with readiness for radiologist review
- Assists radiologists with contrast administration; practices sterile technique as required
- Works across multiple imaging areas and with varied equipment throughout the department
- Operates within Cerner information system for order management and documentation; completes and resolves studies in McKesson PACS
- Expected to troubleshoot and resolve PACS issues independently during assigned 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
- Supports physician and staff relationships; assists with departmental administrative functions under the Medical Director and Administrative Director of Imaging Services
- Part of the Desert Care Network — a regional system encompassing Desert Regional Medical Center (Palm Springs), JFK Memorial Hospital (Indio), and Hi-Desert Medical Center (Joshua Tree), with services including comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center, and a Level 3 NICU
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program
- Current California Radiologic Health Branch (RHB) Certified Radiology Technologist (CRT) certification required
- Current American Heart Association BLS certification required
- California Fluoroscopy License required — must be obtained within one (1) year of hire if not already held
- Experience in special procedures and CT imaging preferred
- Cath Lab experience preferred
- Proficiency with or ability to learn Cerner EMR and McKesson PACS systems
About the Community
Indio sits in the heart of the Coachella Valley in Southern California's Inland Desert — a region known for year-round sunshine, world-class golf, the internationally recognized Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals, and easy access to Joshua Tree National Park and the San Jacinto Mountains. The area offers a lower cost of living relative to coastal Southern California, with Palm Springs just minutes away and Los Angeles reachable within two hours. The Coachella Valley's growing population and expanding healthcare infrastructure make it an attractive long-term destination for clinicians seeking both professional depth and desert lifestyle.