John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital in Indio, California is recruiting a full-time Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT) for its Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. This is a hands-on procedural role supporting the full spectrum of diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular cases — including PTCA, stenting, IABP, thrombolysis, coils, and peripheral interventions — within the Desert Care Network, a three-hospital system serving the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin. A sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 based on experience makes this an immediately compelling opportunity for an experienced cath lab technologist ready to join 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
- Sign-on bonus up to $20,000, commensurate with experience
- Full-time, permanent employment with a comprehensive benefits package
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- CME and career development support, including continuing education 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
- Four-day workweek, day shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
- STEMI call coverage required as part of the role
- CVT rotates through three core lab roles: Scrub, Circulator, and Monitor — providing broad procedural engagement and skill development
- Scrub role: surgical prep and draping, physician assistance with equipment operation and device preparation including needles, wires, catheters, and medications
- Circulator role: intraoperative equipment support, patient monitoring, aseptic technique adherence
- Monitor role: vital sign monitoring, intra-cardiac and arterial pressure and waveform recording, procedure documentation, medical record creation, and interdepartmental communications
- Procedural scope includes PTCA, coronary stenting, IABP placement and operation, thrombolysis, coil procedures, and peripheral vascular interventions
- CVT is responsible for cardiac arrhythmia recognition and emergency protocol response, including operation of external cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators
- Part of the Desert Care Network — a three-hospital system including Desert Regional Medical Center (Palm Springs), JFK Memorial Hospital (Indio), and Hi-Desert Medical Center (Joshua Tree)
- Network services include comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center, and the only Level 3 NICU in the Coachella Valley
Qualifications
- Associate's Degree in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology or a Cardiovascular Technologist Certificate from an accredited program; candidates eligible for the RCIS exam (administered by CCI) are considered, with certification required within one year of hire
- Minimum of three years of experience in a Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at time of hire; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification must be obtained within six months of hire
- Current California ARRT licensure with California Fluoroscopy Certification preferred
- Demonstrated competency with basic and complex invasive cardiovascular procedures including PTCA, stenting, IABP, thrombolysis, coil procedures, and peripheral interventions
- Ability to recognize cardiac arrhythmias and respond per emergency protocols; proficiency with external pacemakers and defibrillators required
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 festivals, and easy access to the San Bernardino Mountains and Joshua Tree National Park. Palm Springs is minutes away, offering a vibrant dining, arts, and cultural scene, while Los Angeles is approximately two hours west. The desert Southwest lifestyle, combined with a lower cost of living relative to coastal Southern California, makes the Coachella Valley an attractive destination for healthcare professionals seeking both career depth and quality of life.