Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, California is recruiting a full-time Surgical Technologist for a weekend night shift in its busy operating room. This Level 1 Trauma Center is the flagship hospital of a three-facility regional network serving the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin, offering a high-acuity surgical environment with advanced specialty services and a collaborative OR team. The weekend night schedule provides a predictable, condensed workweek with a competitive benefits package and call rotation built in.
Perks and Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA) and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- 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, weekend night shift: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM
- Call requirement of 4–6 times per month in addition to scheduled shifts
- Level 1 Trauma Center with high-acuity surgical volume across multiple specialties
- Part of 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 dedicated cancer center, and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley
- Scrub role working directly with surgeons across a broad range of surgical procedures, with responsibility for sterile field maintenance, instrument passing, and accurate sponge, sharp, and instrument counts
- Collaborative environment with direct supervision by Registered Nurses and close integration with the broader OR team
- Participation in preference card maintenance, room preparation, sterilization and disinfection processes, and specialty instrumentation care
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required; equivalent years of experience or higher education accepted in lieu
- Completion of a formal OR technologist training program required
- Current American Heart Association BLS certification required and must be maintained at all times
- Certification as an Operating Room Technician (CST or equivalent) preferred
- Minimum one year of operating room experience preferred
About the Community
Palm Springs sits at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains in the Coachella Valley — a desert resort community known for its year-round sunshine, mid-century modern architecture, world-class golf, and vibrant arts and dining scene. The region offers a relatively affordable lifestyle compared to coastal Southern California, with easy access to Los Angeles, San Diego, and outdoor destinations including Joshua Tree National Park and the Salton Sea. It is a particularly strong fit for clinicians who value warm weather, outdoor recreation, and a relaxed but culturally rich community setting.