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For further information, contact the Director of Human Resources at 423-775-8579 or humanresources@rheamedical.org

POSITION:                Ultrasound Technologist / Vascular Tech

 

HOURS:               Full-time or PRN

 

SUMMARY:              Performs diagnostic and vascular ultrasound procedures

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

  1. Graduate of accredited program.
  2. Certification completion in Ultrasound; Echo Vascular highly desired.
  3. Rad Tech registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists preferred, with additional certification in ultrasonography from ARDMS or ARRT required.
  4. Excellent customer service, empathy and conflict resolution skills to get along with patients, physicians and staff.
  5. Able to provide care to all age ranges of patients.
  6. Ability to assist patients in transfers and positioning, 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.

 

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

 
 

POSITION:                RN – Medical/Surgical Dept.

Day or Night Shift

HOURS:    PRN

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

  1. Pass N95 respirator fit test.

 

  1. Prior experience in hospital nursing preferred.

 

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

employees.

 

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

 

  1. 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:                RN -Pre-Op/ PACU

 

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 duties in the Preoperative and/or post-operative areas.  Assists with pre-admission, pre-operative teaching and may train for surgical 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.

  1. Ability to stand, walk for long periods, stoop, bend, lift up to 30 lbs. with or without assistance.
  2. Able to see, hear, communicate and function competently and independently as part of surgical team.
  3. Able to assess patients vital signs, condition and recognize need for intervention.
  4. 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”

 

 
  

NEEDED: Night Shift 7 pm – 7 am

PRN

 

JOB SUMMARY

 

The nurse practitioner is responsible for the personal primary care of his or her patients.

 

This responsibility includes the provision of and attention to the care of major and minor

 

illnesses to long range health issues and diseases within the scope of individual knowledge.

 

The nurse practitioner also serves in a care coordination role for the practice in which he/she

 

will coordinate team-based care for individuals through effective partnership with patients,

 

their caregivers/families, community resources, and their physicians.

 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

 

Education:   Graduate of an accredited Master’s Degree nursing program.

 

Licensure:   Current Tennessee license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. Active DEA 

 

Registration and BLS certification required. Must possess an active American Nurses Credentialing

 

Center (ANCC) Certification or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Certification.

 

Must have a National Provider Identification (NPI) number.

 

Must maintain all necessary narcotic and controlled substances registration numbers and licenses

 

required for the performance of duties. Active BLS certification required.

 

Experience:  Clinical experience obtained in nursing school or work experience as an Advanced Practice

Registered Nurse including progressive knowledge of pathophysiology and physical assessment.

 

 Previous family practice experience preferred.

 

Skills:             Ability to communicate with doctors, patients, and visitors.  The employee 

 

must demonstrate the knowledge and the skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age 

 

of the patient served in his / her patient population.  Must demonstrate knowledge of the  

 

principle of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data

 

reflective of the patient’s status.  Must possess knowledge of disease process and appropriate treatment.

Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing. Also must possess the ability to use critical

 

thinking, organizing, and planning skills.

 

Physical Demands: High volume use of telephone and computer. Work is performed under very tight

 

time constraints often under stressful conditions. Must be able to move from room to room and position

 

self for appropriate communication with patients and their families.

 

Required to stand, bend, lift, squat, climb, reach above head, crawl and

 

sit; lift, and carry equipment.  Includes the ability to manipulate 21-50 lbs 20-30 times per shift;

 

able to lift and carry 20-50 lbs unassisted. The ability to stand and walk 80% of the time during

 

shift duty.  Physical demands include the ability to visualize color gradient in waived tests.

 

Must be able to hear to complete manual blood pressure and have the ability to distinguish

 

abnormal odors.  Also required is the ability to hear and comprehend patient request including

 

rapid response to emergency signals and emergency situations such as patients falls and

 

cardiopulmonary arrest.  Requires manual dexterity to write, grasp, push/pull, perform fine

 

manipulation skills, speak English, and ability to use foot, and/or hand operated equipment.

 

Working Conditions: Work is performed in an outpatient care setting. Conditions range from

 

moderate to high degree of disagreeable features.   

 

Exposure to odors, materials, chemicals and infectious products are encountered daily. 

 

utilize standard precautions at all times.  Exposure to accidental injury and infectious

 

diseases of a high degree, and difficult to avoid.  The employee is responsible to wear the

 

proper protective safety equipment and/or infection control attire.

 

Principal Contacts: Patients, families, physicians, office and other hospital staff,

 

as well as other community care providers.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:    None

 

Complexity  of Duties:   Must perform a variety of duties comprised of many highly technical

 

skills.  Critical thinking and problem solving requiring a high degree of creativity and decision

 

making is required.  Time limits are relevant.  Special skills include technical skills, 

 

public relations, counseling of patients, families, and other team members.

 

Work requires judgment in the application of broad aspects of established practices

 

to problems and situations with critical patient outcomes.

 
       

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

 
  

POSITION:                              Receptionist

 

DEPARTMENT:          Physician Group

 

HOURS:                      PRN

 

SUMMARY:

The Receptionist is a vital part of the team in the delivery of primary care in an    
ambulatory setting.  The receptionist works under the supervision of the Practice Manager.    
They are responsible for greeting patients and visitors in person or on the telephone, determining their needs and directing them accordingly.    
Additionally, they will collect demographic and financial information.  
Responsible for performing assigned duties within practice policies.    

 

QUALIFICATIONS      
Education: High school graduate, college preferred.      
       
Experience: Previous experience in physician office setting. Knowledge of Electronic Health Record and the various insurance company rules and regulations preferred.      
Skills: Ability to communicate with doctors, patients, and visitors.  The employee  
must demonstrate the knowledge and the skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the  
age of the patient served on his or her assigned area. Must have basic computer 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”

 
 

POSITION:                Medical Assistant

 

DEPARTMENT:        Physician Group- Spring City

 

HOURS:                     Full-time

 

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 LPN license or comparable work experience to substitute for certification.
  2. Three years-experience in physician office preferred.
  3. BLS certification required within 6 months of employment.
  4. Orthopedic experience a plus!
  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”

 

 
  

 

POSITION:                Patient Care Tech  

 

DEPARTMENT:        Medical/Surgical Floor

 

HOURS:                     Full time; Night Shift (7 pm- 7am)

                                   

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

  1. High school diploma or GED preferred.
  2. Current Tennessee CNA certification, nursing classes or prior patient care experience.
  3. Must be able to move and transfer patients and equipment.
  4. Ability to assist patients with dressing, grooming, feeding.
  5. Must maintain regular work attendance.
  6. Able to take and record patient vital signs, other data as needed.
  7. Ability to maintain good customer service with physicians, staff, patients and their

            families.

  1. Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
  2. One year experience in a health care facility preferred.
  3. Complete successful 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:                   Dietary Aide/Cook

HOURS:                       Full time 

 

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:                              Referral Coordinator    

 

DEPARTMENT:          Physician Group – Spring City location

 

HOURS:                      Full time

                                   

 SUMMARY:

The Referral Coordinator is a vital part of the team in the delivery of

primary care in a physician’s office setting.

 

 

The Referral Coordinator works under the supervision of the Practice Manager.

 

 

They are responsible for managing all referrals for Rhea Medical Physicians Group and backing up the receptionist as needed,

 

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

 

 

Education: High school graduate, college preferred.

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

Experience: Previous experience in physician office setting. Knowledge of Electronic Health Record and the various insurance company rules and regulations preferred. Insurance Referral experience required, Insurance and Prior Authorization experience recommended, but not required.

 

 

 

Skills: Ability to communicate with doctors, patients, and visitors.  The employee 

 

must demonstrate the knowledge and the skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the   

 

age of the patient served on his or her assigned area. Must have basic computer 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”

 
  

 

POSITION:                Environmental Services Technician

 

HOURS:                                 Full time – Evening Shift

 

 

 

 

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 or 423-775-8579

 

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

Marketing and Community Outreach Specialist

 

Join Our Team

We are seeking a creative, motivated, and outgoing Marketing and Community Outreach. This position is responsible for marketing initiatives, social media management, relationship building with referral partners, and supporting projects that enhance the patient experience. If you enjoy connecting with people, creating engaging content, and representing an organization in the community, we’d love to hear from you.

 

Responsibilities

  • Manage and grow the organization’s social media presence.
  • Create marketing materials, digital content, flyers, brochures, and presentations.
  • Visit physician offices, businesses, and community organizations to promote services and build relationships.
  • Represent the organization at community events, networking opportunities, and health fairs.
  • Collaborate with the Quality Department to support patient satisfaction initiatives and improve the patient experience.
  • Assist with website updates, newsletters, and other marketing communications.
  • Track marketing and outreach activities and provide reports as needed.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Public Relations, or a related field preferred.
  • Two years of experience in marketing, communications, community outreach, healthcare, or a related field preferred.
  • Experience managing social media platforms and creating digital content.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
  • Experience with digital marketing and content development tools.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
  • Valid Tennessee driver’s license and reliable transportation for local travel.

 

 

What We’re Looking For

  • Creative and self-motivated.
  • Professional and confident when meeting with physicians and community partners.
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
  • Organized with the ability to manage multiple projects.
  • Passionate about making a positive impact in the community and enhancing the patient experience.

 

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”