Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, California is seeking a per diem Neuro Tech (Neurodiagnostic Technologist) to perform a full range of neurological diagnostic procedures within a high-acuity regional medical center. Desert Regional anchors the Desert Care Network — a three-hospital system serving the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin — and operates 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 day-shift, per diem position offering flexibility alongside access to a technologically advanced, subspecialty-rich clinical environment.
Perks and Benefits
- Per diem employment with day-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
- Full scope of neurodiagnostic studies: routine and complex EEG, auditory and sensory evoked potentials (electrophysiology), and polysomnography
- Day-shift, per diem schedule with on-call responsibilities as needed
- Outreach services, registration, scheduling, and billing procedures are part of the role
- Operates within a Level 1 Trauma Center environment with high-acuity, complex patient presentations
- Part of the Desert Care Network — three-hospital system covering Desert Regional Medical Center (Palm Springs), JFK Memorial Hospital (Indio), and Hi-Desert Medical Center (Joshua Tree)
- Network-wide advanced service lines include comprehensive stroke care, oncology, Level 1 Trauma, and Level 3 NICU
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment with direct interaction with physicians, patients, and families across departments
- Active participation in quality assurance and quality control processes
- Responsibilities include supply inventory management and equipment maintenance documentation
- Strict adherence to hospital and departmental infection control and regulatory guidelines
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's degree or higher preferred
- Minimum 1 year of full-time experience performing neurological/neurodiagnostic procedures required
- 2 years of full-time experience performing advanced neurodiagnostic procedures in an acute-level facility preferred
- Registered EEG Technician (R. EEG T.) credential or eligibility for registration preferred
- Demonstrated competency across routine EEG, complex EEG, auditory and sensory evoked potentials, and polysomnography
- Ability to determine appropriate activation and recording techniques based on patient symptoms, referral requests, and departmental protocols
About the Community
Palm Springs sits at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains in the Coachella Valley — one of Southern California's most sought-after lifestyle destinations, known for year-round sunshine, world-class golf, vibrant arts and dining scenes, and easy access to Joshua Tree National Park and the Salton Sea. The region offers a lower cost of living relative to coastal Southern California metros, with Los Angeles and San Diego both reachable within two hours. Whether you are drawn to desert hiking, mid-century modern architecture, or a relaxed outdoor lifestyle, the Coachella Valley delivers a distinctive quality of life that is difficult to match in the state.