Please click on one of the jobs below to view details or to download an employment application.
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:
- Graduate of accredited program.
- Certification completion in Ultrasound; Echo Vascular highly desired.
- Rad Tech registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists preferred, with additional certification in ultrasonography from ARDMS or ARRT required.
- Excellent customer service, empathy and conflict resolution skills to get along with patients, physicians and staff.
- Able to provide care to all age ranges of patients.
- 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:
- Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program, BSN preferred.
- Current licensure as an RN in Tennessee or compact state.
- BLS, ACLS and PALS certification, or obtain within 6 months of employment.
- Pass N95 respirator fit test.
- Prior experience in hospital nursing preferred.
- Must exhibit excellent customer service skills in dealing with patients, visitors and fellow
employees.
- Able to assess patients vital signs, condition, recognizing need for intervention.
- 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/LPN– Medical/Surgical Dept.
HOURS: Full-Time (Night shift 7 pm – 7am)
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Current licensure as an RN/LPN in Tennessee or compact state.
- BLS, ACLS and PALS certification, or obtain within 6 months of employment.
- Pass N95 respirator fit test.
- Prior experience in hospital nursing preferred.
- Must exhibit excellent customer service skills in dealing with patients, visitors and fellow
employees.
- Able to assess patients vital signs, condition, recognizing need for intervention.
- 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: Registered Nurse
Emergency Department
HOURS: Full-Time Night shift
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with a current RN license in the State of Tennessee or compact state.
- BLS, ACLS, PALS certification required or obtain within 6 months of employment.
- Complete a successful fit test for N95 respirator.
- Ability to maintain patience and to use tact in dealing with patients, visitors and fellow
employees. Must have excellent communication and customer service skills.
- At least one year of job experience in emergency department strongly preferred.
- Ability to stand for long periods, walk, stoop, bend, transfer, transport or re-position patients with assistance.
- 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: 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:
- Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy.
- Licensed by State of Tennessee as a Registered Respiratory Therapist or Certified Respiratory Technician.
- Current BLS, ACLS and PALS certification or able to obtain within 6 months.
- One year hospital experience preferred.
- Effective communication and customer service skills to interact with staff and patients especially in responding to complaints and problems.
- 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: Medical Assistant
DEPARTMENT: Physician Group- Spring City and Dayton
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:
- High school graduate and Medical Assistant certification or LPN license or comparable work experience to substitute for certification.
- Three years-experience in physician office preferred.
- BLS certification required within 6 months of employment.
- Orthopedic experience a plus!
- Knowledge of EKG testing.
- Phlebotomy skills with ability to do simple lab tests.
- Organizational skills.
- 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.
- 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: PRN; Night Shift (7 pm- 7 am)
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Current Tennessee CNA certification, nursing classes or prior patient care experience.
- Must be able to move and transfer patients and equipment.
- Ability to assist patients with dressing, grooming, feeding.
- Must maintain regular work attendance.
- Able to take and record patient vital signs, other data as needed.
- Ability to maintain good customer service with physicians, staff, patients and their
families.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
- One year experience in a health care facility preferred.
- 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:
- Exhibit good customer service skills and work as part of a team.
- Perform materials handling up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to work walking, standing, bending, squatting or reaching overhead for entire shift.
- Maintain regular work attendance.
- Good reading and verbal communication skills to read instructions, training material, interact with patients and customers.
- 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”
HOURS: Full time – Evening Shift
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school graduate or equivalent preferred, able to read and write.
- Clean floor to ceiling with great attention to detail.
- Ability to bend, stoop, stand, climb and lift items (weighing up to 30 lbs) four feet off the ground.
- Able to sweep, mop, vacuum and wipe down surfaces.
- Tactful and courteous to patients, visitors and staff.
- Requires standing and walking for most of 8 hour shift.
- Able to work effectively without direct supervision.
- 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”
POSITION: Unit Clerk
DEPARTMENT: Surgery Department
HOURS: FT
JOB SUMMARY: Provides clerical support to the Surgery Department & Speech Therapy staff by providing information management support, retrieves records and test results, makes copies, faxes, assists with patient registration and admissions, handles incoming calls and requests for information, orders supplies and maintains stock. May assist with patient care activities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
- Experience in patient contact position in a health care setting, or completion of nursing, medical assistant, nurse aide or EMT courses also accepted. Must be able to assist with patient care tasks.
- Must be able to handle a high volume of communications in person and by phone.
Must be able to assist a wide variety of customers with patience, tact and diplomacy.
Maintaining confidentiality is essential.
- Proficient with computer applications such as internet use, Microsoft Word, Excel, or similar programs. Experience with electronic medical record preferred.
- Successfully complete N-95 respirator fit test and post offer physical assessment.
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: Unit Clerk / Patient Care Tech
DEPARTMENT: Emergency Dept
HOURS: Full-time
Night Shift
JOB SUMMARY: Provides clerical support to the Emergency Dept. or Med Surg staff by providing information management support, retrieves records and test results, makes copies, faxes, assists with patient registration and admissions, handles incoming calls and requests for information, orders supplies and maintains stock. May assist with patient care activities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
- Experience in patient contact position in a health care setting, or completion of nursing, medical assistant, nurse aide or EMT courses also accepted. Must be able to assist with patient care tasks.
- Must be able to handle a high volume of communications in person and by phone.
Must be able to assist a wide variety of customers with patience, tact and diplomacy.
Maintaining confidentiality is essential.
- Proficient with computer applications such as internet use, Microsoft Word, Excel, or similar programs. Experience with electronic medical record preferred.
- Successfully complete N-95 respirator fit test and post offer physical assessment.
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”
Title: Clinical Coding Specialist
Full-time and PRN available
Department: Health Information Management
Reports to: Health Information Management Director
Job Summary: Responsible for coding all clinical records including IP/OBS/OPS/ED/OP/OT/PT/ST, Professional fee; 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 from an accredited program for Health Information Management or coding certification required. Must provide validation of coding course completion. RHIT/CCS/CPC required.
Experience/Licensure/Certification: At least 1-year Critical Access/Acute care coding experience required. Coding certification required. Graduate or student from an accredited program for Health Information Management.
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 DNV, 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.
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: Foundation Director
DEPARTMENT: Foundation
HOURS: Part-time, approximately 20 hours a week
JOB SUMMARY: Plans, organizes, and carries out fund raising and donor appreciation programs for Rhea Medical Healthcare Foundation.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Experience in local community service, fund raising, and donor development programs.
Requires knowledge of Rhea County community.
- Proficient with word processing, graphic presentation, spreadsheet and database
computer software. Able to use internet as a research tool.
- Excellent writing, speaking and presentation skills
- Must have driver’s license to travel throughout area; must attend a variety of functions
held on evening and weekend hours.
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: Patient Access Rep
DEPARTMENT: Registration
HOURS: Full-time and PRN (as needed) 7 pm – 7 am with some weekends. On call and some holidays possible.
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:
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
- Prior experience in business office or medical practice
- Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
- Knowledge of third party payers preferred
- Knowledge of insurance company rules and regulations
- Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills required
- 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.
For more 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”
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Must be a high school graduate.
Licensure: Not applicable
Experience: A minimum of 2 years experience in hospital registration and/or business office.
Physical and Mental Demands: Includes long periods of working at computer. Some walking to other departments.
Travel: Not required
Working Conditions: Working in a office setting.
Principle Contacts: Co-workers in department, Registration personnel, Account personnel, and Business Office Director.
Supervision: Does not supervise others.
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”
Supervision: Does not supervise others.