<p>John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital in Indio, California is recruiting a full-time OB Technician for its Labor & Delivery unit on the night shift. This role sits within Desert Care Network — a three-hospital Southern California system serving the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin — and offers a Certified Surgical Tech the opportunity to work directly in sterile delivery and C-section support alongside a licensed clinical team. The position functions as both a hands-on procedural tech and the communication hub of the L&D department, making it a high-engagement role for a CST with acute care experience.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</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> <li>Note: benefit eligibility may vary based on employment status and location</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-time night shift position: 1900–0730</li> <li>Six shifts per two-week pay period; some weekend shifts required</li> <li>Direct participation in sterile preparation and assistance with vaginal deliveries and C-section surgeries</li> <li>Gathers patient assessment data and provides basic nursing care under the direction of licensed staff, per the established plan of care</li> <li>Serves as the communication hub for the L&D department — coordinating information flow across the unit</li> <li>Responsible for maintaining patient rooms and the nursing unit in a clean, organized, and environmentally safe condition</li> <li>Orders and stocks unit and office supplies to support ongoing patient care needs</li> <li>Part of Desert Care Network, which includes a Level 1 Trauma Center, a comprehensive stroke program, a cancer center, and the only Level 3 NICU in the Coachella Valley</li> <li>Network spans three hospitals: Desert Regional Medical Center (Palm Springs), JFK Memorial Hospital (Indio), and Hi-Desert Medical Center (Joshua Tree)</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>High school diploma or GED required</li> <li>Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential required</li> <li>Current CPR certification required</li> <li>Previous experience in an acute care setting required</li> <li>Basic computer skills required</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Indio is located in the heart of the Coachella Valley in Southern California's Inland Desert — a region known for year-round sunshine, world-class golf, and a vibrant cultural calendar anchored by major music and arts festivals. The area offers a lower cost of living relative to coastal Southern California, with easy access to Palm Springs, the San Bernardino Mountains, and Joshua Tree National Park. Families benefit from a growing community infrastructure, and outdoor enthusiasts enjoy hiking, cycling, and desert recreation in every season.</p>