Current Job Postings

QUALIFICATIONS:

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

2. Current licensure as an RN/LPN 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.

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

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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JOB POSTING

POSITION:                 RN – Medical/Surgical Dept.

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”

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For more information contact Human Resources Dept. at 775-8579

POSITION:                RN – Medical/Surgical Dept.

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

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

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

3. BLS certification required (obtain within 6 months of employment). ACLS certification preferred.

4. Must be able to successfully 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 and recognize 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”

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JOB POSTING

POSITION:                LPN– Medical/Surgical Dept.

HOURS:                     FT and PRN – Night Shift

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 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.

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

JOB POSTING

POSITION:                Medical Assistant – Receptionist

DEPARTMENT:        Physician Practice-Spring City – New Physician’s Office

HOURS:                     Full-Time (possible weekends or evenings)

SUMMARY:                          Assists physician 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 or comparable work experience to substitute for certification.
2. Two years experience in physician office preferred.
3. BLS certification required within 6 months of employment.
4. Knowledge of EKG testing.
5. Phlebotomy skills with ability to do simple lab tests.
6. Organizational skills.
7. 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.
8. 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”

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For more information, contact:

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

JOB POSTING

POSITION:                           Registration Representative

DEPARTMENT:       Registration

HOURS:                     PRN

JOB SUMMARY:     Performs patient registration.  Inputs patient data into computer, prepares information for data processing and medical records.  Collects payments from patients. Requires ability to interact with patients, family, physician offices and RMC staff with strong customer service skills.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
2. Prior experience in business office or medical practice
3. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
4. Knowledge of third party payors preferred
5. Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills required
6. Fast, accurate data entry skills

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

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”

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For more information, contact;

Human Resources

423-775-8576 OR 423-775-8579

JOB POSTING

POSITION:               Phlebotomist

DEPARTMENT:      Laboratory

HOURS:                      PRN (As Needed) – Serious inquiries only & MUST be available to work all shifts. This includes nights & weekends.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Certified Phlebotomist or Certified Medical Assistant with at least one year experience REQUIRED.
2. Knowledge of general lab tests.
3. Ability to effectively communicate with lab personnel, doctors, patients and visitors.
4. Valid driver’s license to perform courier service for laboratory department.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Perform as a phlebotomist, help with incoming specimens and check if appropriate information is completed on the lab order.
2. Perform phlebotomy for inpatients and outpatients.
3. Assist Lab Technician with testing and lab procedures.
4. Mail/fax patient reports to doctors and other health care facilities.
5. Drug screen collections.

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.

For more information, contact:           Human Resources    423-775-8576

Download our Employment Application >>

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

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

2. Current licensure as an RN/LPN 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.

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

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.

Download our Employment Application >>

POSITION:                RN – Medical/Surgical Dept.

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

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

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

3. BLS certification required (obtain within 6 months of employment). ACLS certification preferred.

4. Must be able to successfully 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 and recognize 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 resumes to; humanresources@rheamedical.org

Download our Employment Application >>

JOB POSTING

POSITION:                Medical Assistant – Receptionist

DEPARTMENT:        Physician Practice-Spring City

HOURS:                     Full-Time (possible weekends or evenings)

SUMMARY:                          Assists physician 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 or comparable work experience to substitute for certification.
2. Two years experience in physician office preferred.
3. BLS certification required within 6 months of employment.
4. Knowledge of EKG testing.
5. Phlebotomy skills with ability to do simple lab tests.
6. Organizational skills.
7. 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.
8. 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”

Download our Employment Application >>

or email resume to; humanresources@rheamedical.org

For more information, contact:

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

JOB POSTING

POSITION:                Utilization Review Coordinator

HOURS:                     Part time

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: To monitor adherence to the hospital’s utilization review plan to ensure the effective and efficient use of hospital services. To monitor the appropriateness of hospital admissions and extended hospitals stays.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Establishes and maintains efficient methods of ensuring the medical necessity and appropriateness of all hospital admissions. Performs concurrent reviews for patients to ensure that extended stays are medically justified and are so documented in patient’s medical records. Coordinates and supervises the activities of the Utilization Review Department. Using the PAS Length of Stay as a guideline, calculates the lengths of stay and continued-stay days for patients. Refers to the Utilization Review Physician Advisor all cases that do not meet established guidelines for admission or continued stay. Assists the Utilization Review Committee in the assessment and solution of identified utilization review problems. Identifies problems related to the quality of patient care and refers such problems to the Quality Assurance Committee. Maintains a liaison with the Social Service Department to facilitate timely discharge planning. Compiles monthly reports and statistics for presentation to the Utilization Review Committee. III.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Licensed LPN, RN or one to two years’ UR experience 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”

email resumes to; humanresources@rheamedical.org

For more information contact Human Resources Dept. at 423-775-8576

JOB POSTING

POSITION:                            RN – Surgery

HOURS:                                 Part Time/PRN: varied days M-F only, no weekends or Holidays

SUMMARY:                         Serves as member of the surgical team in performing a variety of surgical procedures.  Assists with pre-admission, pre-operative teaching and may train for post operative care.

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

5. Ability to stand, walk for long periods, stoop, bend, lift up to 30 lbs. with or without assistance.
6. Able to see, hear, communicate and function competently and independently as part of surgical team.
7. Able to assess patients vital signs, condition and recognize need for intervention.
8. At least one year of work experience in surgery 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”

email resume to: humanresources@rheamedical.org

JOB POSTING

POSITION:                RN – Surgery

HOURS:                                 FT – Day shift

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

employees.

5. Ability to stand, walk for long periods, stoop, bend, lift up to 30 lbs. with or without assistance.
6. Able to see, hear, communicate and function competently and independently as part of surgical team.
7. Able to assess patients vital signs, condition and recognize need for intervention.
8. Prior work experience in OR, Same day or GI Lab preferred.
9. Able to return on call within one hour of call in.

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

JOB POSTING

POSITION:                RN

Pain Management

HOURS:                     PRN

SUMMARY:                          Nurse must demonstrate critical thinking skills, excellent communication skills, safely and effectively handle multiple patients’ needs simultaneously, and be a representative of Rhea Medical Centers Mission, Vision and Values.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Tennessee.
2. BLS/ACLS are required
3. PICC line certification is preferred but not required.
4. Must exhibit excellent customer service skills in dealing with patients, visitors and fellow  employees.

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

6. Able to see, hear, communicate and function competently and independently.
7. Able to assess patient’s 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”

email resumes to: humanresources@rheamedical.org

JOB POSTING

POSITION:                Environmental Services Technician

HOURS:                                 Full-Time: Must be able to work evening, weekend and holiday hours

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.

For further information, contact:

Human Resources

423-775-8576

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

JOB POSTING

POSITION:                Environmental Services Technician

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

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.

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

For further information, contact:

Human Resources

423-775-8576 or 423-775-8579

TITLE:                    Pharmacy Technician  – Full Time

DEPARTMENT: Pharmacy

REPORTS TO:      Pharmacy Director/Staff Pharmacist

JOB SUMMARY:
Stocks automated dispensing system, delivers medications to nursing staff, prepares medication carts, compounds USP 797 compliant sterile products, performs monthly inspections of medication rooms, cleans pharmacy, gathers and records data for performance improvement, reviews daily charge reconciliation reports, maintains pharmacy inventory.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High School diploma, or equivalent, training in general clerical and computer skills preferred.

Licensure:  Current Tennessee Pharmacy Technician license required.  PTCB Certification preferred.

Experience: Experience with medical terminology, at least one year pharmacy experience preferred.

Physical and Mental Demands: May lift up to 25 lbs occasionally, bending, stretching, and stooping to stock pharmacy shelves, carts. Manual dexterity to operate office equipment, visual discrimination.

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.

For more information contact: Human Resources   423-775-8576

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

JOB POSTING

POSITION:                Registered Respiratory Therapist

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.
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”