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:                Patient Care Tech

 

DEPARTMENT:        Medical/Surgical Floor

 

HOURS:                     FT – PM  shift Available

 

 

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:                RN – Surgery OR Circulator

 

HOURS:                                 Full-time, Part-time, PRN – 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. 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.

  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. Prior work experience in OR, Same day or GI Lab preferred.
  5. Able to return on call within one hour of call in – 1 night of call minimum required
  6. Willing to train the right personality.
  7. 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.

 

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

 
  

POSITION:                   Radiologic Technologist *CT a plus!*

HOURS:                       Nights or Weekends only

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.

 

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

 

POSITION:                RN – Medical/Surgical Dept.

*Sign-on Bonus Available*

HOURS:   Full-time Night Shift or Day Shift

Shift Differentials

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”

For more information contact Human Resources Dept. at 423-775-8579 or 423-775-8576

 

POSITION:                Registered Nurse—-with Sign on Bonus

                                    Emergency Department & Med Surg

                                   

                                   

                                       

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

                       

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.

                                                                                               

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

 

  1. Complete a successful fit test for N95 respirator.

 

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

            employees. Must have excellent communication and customer service skills.

 

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

 

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

 

  1. 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 or Part-Time

 

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:                LPN– Medical/Surgical Dept.

 

HOURS:                     Full-Time

                                    Night Shift

                                    Shift & Weekend Differentials

                                   

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

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

 

  1. Current licensure as an LPN 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:                 Director                      

 

DEPARTMENT:        Nutritional Services

 

HOURS:                     Full-time 

 

JOB SUMMARY:      Plans and directs the activities of the Nutritional Services Department. Establishes departmental policies and coordinates activities with other departments and administration.  Develops department process improvement plans and coordinates improvement efforts in each department.  Participates as a member of the healthcare team to deliver appropriate nutritional care to patients.  Manages staffing, budgets and regulatory compliance for Nutritional Services.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Certified Dietary Manager preferred. Must obtain the Serve Safe and CDM certification within 90 days of starting employment if not already certified.

 

  1. At least 3 years experience as a manager/director in a health care facility.

 

  1. Experience must include fiscal management, staffing, regulatory compliance and clinical experience with patient nutrition.

 

  1. Must be able to interact and communicate effectively with staff and patients.

 

  1. Supervises staff members with strong time management skills and multi-tasking characteristics are necessary.

 

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:                                    Surgical Technologist

DEPARTMENT:                  Surgery

REPORTS TO:                      Surgery Director

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

JOB SUMMARY:                               A certified surgical technologist is a member of the surgical team who works with surgeons, certified registered nurse anesthetists, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel in delivering patient care and assuming appropriate responsibilities before, during and after surgery.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:          Graduate of a surgical technology program accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) or another avenue of entry otherwise acceptable to the Liaison Council on Certification for the Surgical Technologist.

Licensure:           Certification is conferred by the Liaison Council on Certification, the certifying body of the Association of Surgical Technologists, Inc., by passing the national certifying examination.  Certification is maintained by completing 15 contact hours of approved continuing education annually pursuit to ten. Code Ann 68-57-101.

*Certification Preferred, not required

Experience:        Must demonstrate application of knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and other cognitive education with additional education in the use of surgical instruments on tissues versus the handling of instruments.  The form of this training may be through a formal education program, continuing education, preceptorship, or any combination of these methods.

Age of Patients Served:                 Pediatric, Adult, and Geriatric populations

Physical and Mental Demands: Required to stand, bend, lift, squat, reach above head, lift and carry equipment.  Includes the ability to stand and walk 80% of the time during duty shift.  Able to visualize changes in patient conditions such as levels of consciousness, skin color, breath sounds, heart sounds, vital signs, and ability to distinguish abnormal odors.  Must be able to hear and comprehend surgeon’s requests, and rapidly respond to emergency signals and situations.  Manual dexterity to operate patient care equipment.  Work requires a high level of mental concentration and alertness for extended periods of time while surgery is being performed.

Travel:  None required

Working Conditions:      Work is performed in a surgical care setting; conditions range from moderate to high degree of disagreeable features.  Exposure to odors, materials, chemicals and infectious agents are encountered daily.  Work is performed with surgical instruments and other sharps.  Must utilize standard precautions at all times.  Practice of principles of asepsis and sterile technique are critical to maintaining appropriate care environment.

Principle Contacts:          Surgeon and surgery personnel must communicate as a team in the performance of work.   Discusses and plans care with nursing and other patient care staff.  Accurate and timely relay of information is critical.  Confidentiality of patient information must be maintained.  Demonstrates skills to communicate and work as part of a patient care team.

Complexity of Duties:    Work requires judgment in the application of broad aspects of established practices and procedures to problems and situations not falling clearly or concisely within the limitations of accepted standards or precedents.  Discusses problem situations with other members of the health care team and adopts or modifies approaches to meet patient needs.

Supervision:      No supervisory duties

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) during the week 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:

 

  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 payers preferred
  5. Knowledge of insurance company rules and regulations
  6. Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills required
  7. 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”

 
  

POSITION:                   Mammography Technologist

HOURS:                       FT, Part-time, or PRN

SUMMARY:                 Performs Mammography procedures

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Graduate of accredited program of Radiologic Technology.
  2. American Registry of Radiologic Technologists required. Mammography required.
  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.

POSITION:                   Dietary Aide/Cook

HOURS:                       PRN (Rotating shifts, requires weekends and holidays)

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.

 

For further information, contact:

Human Resources

423-775-8576 or 423-775-8579