<p>Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, California is recruiting a full-time Radiology Technologist to support its orthopedic clinic — a Monday-through-Friday, daytime-only role with no nights, no weekends, and no on-call burden. Desert Regional anchors the Desert Care Network, a three-hospital system serving the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin that includes a Level 1 Trauma Center, a comprehensive stroke program, a cancer center, and the only Level 3 NICU in the Coachella Valley. This is a strong opportunity for an ARRT-registered technologist who wants a predictable outpatient ortho schedule backed by the resources of a major regional health system.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Sign-on bonus up to $25,000 based on experience</li> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Career development and continuing education opportunities</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-time, 8-hour day shift — Monday through Friday; clinic hours range from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. depending on daily clinic schedule</li> <li>No nights, no weekends, no on-call requirement</li> <li>Orthopedic-focused imaging practice operating under direct radiologist supervision</li> <li>Responsibilities include operating imaging equipment, positioning patients, applying immobilization devices and lead shielding, and performing quality assurance testing</li> <li>Electronic image upload and records management within an Electronic Medical Record system</li> <li>Preparation and maintenance of radiographic exam rooms and equipment supply inventory</li> <li>Coordination of image retrieval for referrals and record requests</li> <li>Part of the Desert Care Network — a three-hospital regional system encompassing Desert Regional Medical Center (Palm Springs), JFK Memorial Hospital (Indio), and Hi-Desert Medical Center (Joshua Tree)</li> <li>System-level advanced services include a Level 1 Trauma Center, comprehensive stroke care, oncology services, and a Level 3 NICU — the only one in the Coachella Valley</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduate of an accredited two-year Radiologic Technology program</li> <li>ARRT registration required</li> <li>Active California state radiologic technology license required</li> <li>California fluoroscopic permit required; candidates who are exam-eligible must obtain within 90 days of hire</li> <li>Current American Heart Association BLS certification required and must be maintained throughout employment</li> <li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills for interaction with patients, physicians, visitors, and clinical staff</li> <li>Prior experience in a radiologic setting preferred</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Palm Springs sits at the eastern edge of the San Jacinto Mountains in the Coachella Valley — one of Southern California's most distinctive desert communities, known for its year-round sunshine, mid-century modern architecture, world-class golf, and a thriving arts and dining scene. The region offers a relatively affordable cost of living compared to coastal Southern California metros, with Los Angeles and San Diego each within roughly two hours. Outdoor enthusiasts have immediate access to Joshua Tree National Park, the San Jacinto Wilderness, and the Salton Sea, while the valley's resort infrastructure supports an exceptional quality of life for residents and their families.</p>