Current Job Postings

• AM Shift & PM Shift
• *New Pay Scale Increase*
• Sign-on Bonus Available 

Join Rhea Medical Center for a nursing career that values YOU:

•  Competitive Pay
•  Family Atmosphere
•  Low Patient to Nurse Ratio
•  Easy Commute (Cleveland, Athens, Chattanooga)
• Tuition Reimbursement
•  Flexible Scheduling

 Benefits of Small Hospital Nursing: 1. Meaningful Connections 2. Personalized Care 3. Easy Commute 4. Career Growth 5. Work-Life Balance

JOB POSTING

POSITION:                RN – Medical/Surgical Dept.

HOURS:            Full-Time

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program, BSN preferred.

2. Current licensure as an RN in Tennessee or compact state.

3. BLS, ACLS and PALS certification, or obtain within 6 months of employment.

4. Pass N95 respirator fit test.

5. Prior experience in hospital nursing preferred.

6. Must exhibit excellent customer service skills in dealing with patients, visitors and fellow

employees.

7. Able to assess patients vital signs, condition, recognizing need for intervention.

8. Ability to stand for long periods, stoop, bend, transfer, transport or re-position patients with assistance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES MAY BE ADDED, DELETED, OR CHANGED AT ANY TIME AT THE DISCRETION OF MANAGEMENT, FORMALLY OR INFORMALLY, EITHER VERBALLY OR IN WRITING.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE -“all positions/ applicants require drug testing as a condition of employment”

email resume to:  humanresources@rheamedical.org

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POSITION:                Registered Respiratory Therapist or Certified Respiratory Tech       

 

DEPARTMENT:        Respiratory Therapy

 

HOURS:                     PRN

 

JOB SUMMARY:      Performs therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory procedures as ordered by the physician.  Must possess the ability and skill to provide the required care to patients ranging from infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

1. Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy.
2. Licensed by State of Tennessee as a Registered Respiratory Therapist or Certified Respiratory Technician.
3. Current BLS, ACLS and PALS certification or able to obtain within 6 months.
4. One year hospital experience preferred.
5. Effective communication and customer service skills to interact with staff and patients especially in responding to complaints and problems.
6. Successfully fit test for N95 respirator.

 

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Duties and responsibilities may be added or deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of

management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

 

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE -“all positions/ applicants require drug testing as a condition of employment”

POSITION:                Environmental Services Technician

                                   

HOURS:                                 PRN: Must be able to work evening, weekend, and holiday hours

 

                                                            Evening shift- Floor Tech/Housekeeping

 

 

DUTIES:                     Under general direction performs cleaning duties of specified nature                                                   in assigned area. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

1. High school graduate or equivalent preferred, able to read and write.
2. Clean floor to ceiling with great attention to detail.
3. Ability to bend, stoop, stand, climb and lift items (weighing up to 30 lbs) four feet off the ground.
4. Able to sweep, mop, vacuum and wipe down surfaces.
5. Tactful and courteous to patients, visitors and staff.
6. Requires standing and walking for most of 8 hour shift.
7. Able to work effectively without direct supervision.
8. Able to fit test for N95 respirator.

 

Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

 

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POSITION:                   Radiologic Technologist

HOURS:                       Full-Time

(1) PM Shift & (1) Weekend Shifts

SUMMARY:                  Performs general X-Ray procedures

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Graduate of accredited program of Radiologic Technology.
2. American Registry of Radiologic Technologists required. CT Preferred.
3. Excellent customer service, empathy and conflict resolution skills to get along with patients, physicians and staff.
4. Experience as a Radiologic Technologist in providing care to all age ranges of patients.
5. Ability to assist patients in transfers and positioning and able to operate diagnostic equipment.

Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

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POSITION:                Surgical Tech

                                   

HOURS:                                 Full-time

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

1. Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program

 

2. National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting certification as a surgical technologist preferred, not required.

 

3. Must have or acquire BLS certification within 6 month of employment

 

4. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to children through the elder adult.

 

5. Exhibits excellent customer service skills.

 

6. Ability to stand for long periods, stoop, bend, lift up to 30 lbs. with or without

            assistance. 

 

7. Able to operate surgical equipment, understand and respond to verbal and visual commands.

 

8. Prior experience assisting in surgery is preferred.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES MAY BE ADDED, DELETED, OR CHANGED AT ANY TIME AT THE DISCRETION OF MANAGEMENT, FORMALLY OR INFORMALLY, EITHER VERBALLY OR IN WRITING.

 

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE -“all positions/ applicants require drug testing as a condition of employment”

Title: Clinical Coding Specialist                                                       

Department:  Health Information Management

Reports to:  Health Information Management Director

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus

 

Job Summary: Responsible for coding all clinical records including IP/OBS/OPS/ED/OP/OT/PT/ST; to provide a quality record, coded, keyed and billed in an accurate and timely manner. Verifies all orders for compliance and medical necessity. Verifies documentation as to treatment and supplies/services charged. Compiles statistical data for PI/Training/Education/Reporting purposes.               

 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education: Graduate or student from an accredited program for Health Information Management or coding certification preferred. Must provide validation of coding course completion. RHIT/CCS preferred.

 

Experience/Licensure/Certification: Coding certification preferred. Graduate or student from an accredited program for Health Information Management. Student must provide validation of coding course completion.

 

Skills: Ability to work in an individual setting. Ability to work well with medical record documentation.  Computer skills are a must.

 

Physical/Mental Demands: Office setting. Must be able to sit for long periods at a computer workstation.  Must be able to concentrate on tasks, perform work without direct supervision for the scheduled work shift.

 

Working Conditions: Moderate amount of sitting, walking, bending and working at computer monitor screen. Ability to deal with stressful situations and frequent work interruptions.

 

Complexity: Must extract substance from complex coding systems.  Ability to follow standard practices in coding/reimbursement.  Demonstrate the knowledge of optimization of coding for reimbursement.  Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of JCAHO, STATE, Federal Record Completion Standards and HIPAA Confidentiality Regulations.  

 

Principle Contacts: Physicians, nursing personnel, administration, and health information team members, and other departments within Rhea Medical Center.

 

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POSITION:                RN – Surgery

HOURS:                                 FT – Day shift

*SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE*

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Associate’s degree in Nursing required. BSN preferred.
2. Current Tennessee (or compact state) license as a Registered Nurse.
3. BLS certification required (or obtains within 6 months of employment). ACLS and PALS certifications preferred.
4. Preop, Circulate, and Recover patients – small facility where staff dual roles.
5. Must exhibit excellent customer service skills in dealing with patients, visitors and fellow

            employees.

6. Ability to stand, walk for long periods, stoop, bend, lift up to 30 lbs. with or without assistance.
7. Able to see, hear, communicate and function competently and independently as part of surgical team.
8. Able to assess patients vital signs, condition and recognize need for intervention.
9. Prior work experience in OR, Same day or GI Lab preferred.
10. Able to return on call within one hour of call in – 1 night of call minimum required
11. Willing to train the right personality.
12. Come join an awesome, fun and professional surgical team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES MAY BE ADDED, DELETED, OR CHANGED AT ANY TIME AT THE DISCRETION OF MANAGEMENT, FORMALLY OR INFORMALLY, EITHER VERBALLY OR IN WRITING.

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POSITION:                Registered Nurse—-with Sign on Bonus

Emergency Department

                           HOURS:                Full-Time (Nights 7 PM – 7 AM)

PRN

                       

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

1. Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with a current RN license in the State of Tennessee or compact state.

                                                                                               

2. BLS, ACLS, PALS certification required or obtain within 6 months of employment.

 

3. Complete a successful fit test for N95 respirator.

 

4. Ability to maintain patience and to use tact in dealing with patients, visitors and fellow

            employees. Must have excellent communication and customer service skills.

 

5. At least one year of job experience in emergency department strongly preferred.

 

6. Ability to stand for long periods, walk, stoop, bend, transfer, transport or re-position patients with assistance.

 

7. Able to assess patients’ vital signs, condition, recognizing need for intervention.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES MAY BE ADDED, DELETED, OR CHANGED AT ANY TIME AT THE DISCRETION OF MANAGEMENT, FORMALLY OR INFORMALLY, EITHER VERBALLY OR IN WRITING.

 

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE -“all positions/ applicants require drug testing as a condition of employment”

POSITION:                   Dietary Aides/Cook

HOURS:                       Full time/Part time/PRN

                                    *SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE*- ASK HR     

 

JOB SUMMARY:         

Assists with food preparation, assembling and delivering meal trays, cleaning dishes and trays, stocking food and supplies.  May operate cash register and handle money.  Performs all aspects of department cleaning and sanitation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Exhibit good customer service skills and work as part of a team.
2. Perform materials handling up to 25 pounds.
3. Ability to work walking, standing, bending, squatting or reaching overhead for entire shift.
4. Maintain regular work attendance.
5. Good reading and verbal communication skills to read instructions, training material, interact with patients and customers.
6. Ability to understand and carry out instructions on a daily basis.

Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of

management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

 

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE -“all positions/ applicants require drug testing as a condition of employment”

POSITION:                RN – Medical/Surgical Dept. SCU

                                    *SIGN ON BONUS Available*

 

HOURS:                     Full-Time Day Shift (7 am – 7 pm) 

                                   

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

1. Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program, BSN preferred.

 

2. Current licensure as an RN in Tennessee or compact state.

 

3. BLS, ACLS and PALS certification, or obtain within 6 months of employment.

 

4. Pass N95 respirator fit test.

 

5. Prior experience in hospital nursing preferred.

 

6. Must exhibit excellent customer service skills in dealing with patients, visitors and fellow

            employees.

 

7. Able to assess patients vital signs, condition, recognizing need for intervention.

 

8. Ability to stand for long periods, stoop, bend, transfer, transport or re-position patients with assistance.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES MAY BE ADDED, DELETED, OR CHANGED AT ANY TIME AT THE DISCRETION OF MANAGEMENT, FORMALLY OR INFORMALLY, EITHER VERBALLY OR IN WRITING.

 

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE -“all positions/ applicants require drug testing as a condition of employment”

POSITION:                Medical Assistant

 

DEPARTMENT:        Pain Management

 

HOURS:                     Full-time, Part-time, or PRN

 

SUMMARY:                          Assists pain management with in-office patient visits.  Obtains patient information, enters information on patient chart.  Prepares patients for examination, obtains and records preliminary physical tests such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, weight. Prepares and maintains patient care equipment, maintains inventory of patient care supplies.  Maintains a safe, secure and healthy work environment. Position also requires front desk clerical duties.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school graduate and Medical Assistant certification required.
2. Preferred experience with prior authorizations and billing experience.
3. Two years experience in physician office preferred.
4. BLS certification required within 6 months of employment.
5. Knowledge of EKG testing.
6. Phlebotomy skills with ability to do simple lab tests.
7. Organizational skills.
8. Able to stand for long periods, stoop, bend, walk, kneel. Able to assist patients with ambulation

      and positioning on exam table.  Visual and auditory skills to operate patient care equipment.

9. Excellent customer service skills.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES MAY BE ADDED, DELETED, OR CHANGED AT ANY

TIME AT THE DISCRETION OF MANAGEMENT, FORMALLY OR INFORMALLY, EITHER VERBALLY OR IN WRITING.

 

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE -“all positions/ applicants require drug testing as a condition of employment”

 

For more information, contact:

Human Resources    423-775-8576 or 423-775-8579

POSITION:                LPN– Pain Management

 

HOURS:                     Full-Time, Part-time, PRN

                                   

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

1. Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program.

 

2. Current licensure as an LPN in Tennessee or compact state.

 

3. BLS, ACLS certification, or obtain within 6 months of employment.

 

4. Pass N95 respirator fit test.

 

5. Prior experience in hospital nursing preferred.

 

6. Must exhibit excellent customer service skills in dealing with patients, visitors and fellow

            employees.

 

7. Able to assess patients vital signs, condition, recognizing need for intervention.

 

8. Ability to stand for long periods, stoop, bend, transfer, transport or re-position patients with assistance.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES MAY BE ADDED, DELETED, OR CHANGED AT ANY TIME AT THE DISCRETION OF MANAGEMENT, FORMALLY OR INFORMALLY, EITHER VERBALLY OR IN WRITING.

Student Opportunity

Title: HIM Intern

Department:  Medical Records

Reports to:  Health Information Management Director

 

 

Job Summary: Responsible in assisting the department with multiple projects, not limited to:

• Re-filing medical records and shifting/moving in file room.
• Scanning Medical Records to the appropriate destination
• Auditing files
• Job duties and projects can be added or changed based on needs of the department

.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education:  High School Diploma. Preferred some college education.

 

Experience:  Computer skills a must and clerical experience preferred.

 

Licensure/Certification:  N/A

 

Physical/Mental Demands: Moderate amount of walking, stooping, and lifting.  Must be able to sit for long periods at a computer workstation. Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. Visual discrimination and manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment and perform filing.  Must be able to concentrate on tasks, perform work without direct supervision for the scheduled work shift.

 

Working Conditions:  Office setting.   Must have the ability to work in a team environment and communicate frequently with other hospital departments and members of the Health Information Management Team.

 

Complexity:  Work is generally routine or standardized, but requires ability to concentrate on tasks with a high degree of accuracy.  Decisions required may affect the quality, accuracy or efficiency of work outcomes.

 

Principle Contacts: Health Information Management Team Members, Physicians, administration and other departments.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES MAY BE ADDED, DELETED, OR CHANGED AT ANY TIME AT THE DISCRETION OF MANAGEMENT, FORMALLY OR INFORMALLY, EITHER VERBALLY OR IN WRITING.

 

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE – “all positions/ applicants require drug testing as a condition of employment.”

For more information contact Human Resources Dept. at 775-8576