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:
- 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: RN – Surgery OR Circulator
HOURS: Full-time, Part-time, PRN – Day shift
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate’s degree in Nursing required. BSN preferred.
- Current Tennessee (or compact state) license as a Registered Nurse.
- BLS certification required (or obtains within 6 months of employment). ACLS and PALS certifications preferred.
- Preop, Circulate, and Recover patients – small facility where staff dual roles.
- Must exhibit excellent customer service skills in dealing with patients, visitors and fellow
employees.
- Ability to stand, walk for long periods, stoop, bend, lift up to 30 lbs. with or without assistance.
- Able to see, hear, communicate and function competently and independently as part of surgical team.
- Able to assess patients vital signs, condition and recognize need for intervention.
- Prior work experience in OR, Same day or GI Lab preferred.
- Able to return on call within one hour of call in – 1 night of call minimum required
- Willing to train the right personality.
- 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”
HOURS: Nights or Weekends only
SUMMARY: Performs general X-Ray procedures
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduate of accredited program of Radiologic Technology.
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists required. CT Preferred.
- Excellent customer service, empathy and conflict resolution skills to get along with patients, physicians and staff.
- Experience as a Radiologic Technologist in providing care to all age ranges of patients.
- 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
Shift Differentials
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”
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:
- 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: LPN– Medical/Surgical Dept.
HOURS: Full-Time
Night Shift
Shift & Weekend Differentials
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Current licensure as an 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”
*Updated Pay Scale*
*Sign on Bonus Available*
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: 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:
- 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.
For further information, contact:
Human Resources
423-775-8576 or 423-775-8579
Emergency Room Physician – Community Hospital
Location: Rhea Medical Center – Dayton, TN
Position Type: Full-Time or Part-Time
Shift Schedule: 12-hour shifts (7am–7pm / 7pm–7am)
Annual Volume: Approx. 19,000 ED visits
Facility: 14-bed Emergency Department
Job Description:
Rhea Medical Center is seeking a team-dedicated and community-minded emergency room physician to join our patient-centered care team. Our physicians work 12-hour shifts alongside NP’s/PA’s with an overlapping 12-hour shift supporting an environment that values teamwork and clinical excellence. This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a growing community with a strong commitment to healthcare.
Requirements:
- Emergency Medicine or Family/Internal Medicine with Emergency Department Experience
- Board Eligible
- Current Tennessee medical license (or eligibility to obtain)
- BLS, ACLS, PALS and ATLS certifications required
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and flexible scheduling
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a community setting
About Rhea Medical Center:
Rhea Medical Center is a DNV-accredited, full-service Critical Access Hospital located in Dayton, Tennessee. Our facility is equipped with modern technology and offers a wide range of services including:
- Same Day & Inpatient Surgery
- Respiratory Therapy
- Diagnostic Imaging (including CT, MRI, ultrasound, and X-ray)
- On-site Laboratory Services
- Quick-transport Helipad for rapid transfers when needed
- Radiologist on site Monday through Friday during business hours
Rhea Medical is a county owned community hospital. All the decisions about the organization are made locally with the best interest of the patients and staff in mind. We pride ourselves on our friendly and professional atmosphere, excellent patient care, and commitment to serving the healthcare needs of our community.
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”
POSITION: Environmental Services Technician
HOURS: Full-time & Part-time
DUTIES: Under general direction performs cleaning duties of specified nature in an assigned area.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school graduate or equivalent preferred. Must be 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).
- Able to sweep, mop, vacuum and wipe down surfaces.
- Tactful and courteous to patients, visitors and staff.
- Requires standing and walking for most of the 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”
Location: Rhea Medical Center – Dayton, Tennessee
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM (surgery schedule dependent)
No weekends. No holidays. True work-life balance.
Join Our Growing Surgical Team!
Rhea Medical Center is expanding—and we’re looking for a team-oriented, independent CRNA to help shape the future of our Surgical Services Department.
If you’re seeking a role that offers predictable hours, community impact, and clinical autonomy, this is your opportunity.
What You’ll Do:
- Provide independent anesthesia care for a variety of cases, currently with a strong focus on orthopedics and GI procedures.
- Conduct pre-operative evaluations and manage post-anesthesia recovery.
- Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and OR staff to ensure outstanding patient outcomes.
- Support and contribute to the growth of a dynamic, expanding surgical program.
What You Bring:
- CRNA license in Tennessee (or eligibility to obtain).
- Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia program.
- Certified by the AANA Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists.
- Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
- Excellent communication skills and a passion for teamwork.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation (contact us directly for details)
- Monday–Friday schedule – consistent hours, no weekends, no holidays
- Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision)
- Matching retirement plan
- Supportive, collaborative team environment with local leadership
- Opportunity to be part of a growing surgical department—expand your skills as we expand our services!
About Rhea Medical Center:
Located in scenic Dayton, Tennessee, Rhea Medical Center is a DNV-accredited, county-owned Critical Access Hospital.
We proudly offer:
- Inpatient and outpatient surgical services
- Mako SmartRobotics™ for total joint replacements
- Full-service diagnostic imaging (CT, MRI, ultrasound, X-ray)
- On-site laboratory and respiratory therapy
- Monday–Friday on-site radiologist
At Rhea Medical Center, we believe healthcare decisions should be made locally, by people who care deeply about our patients and community.
Interested?
Contact Human Resources at 423-775-8576 for more details or to apply.
Rhea Medical Center is a Drug-Free Workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required.
Title: Medical Staff Coordinator/Discharge Analyst
Department: Health Information Management
Hours: Full-Time
Reports to: Health Information Management Director
Job Summary: Responsible for coordination of Medical Staff services, including physician and allied health credentialing, meeting management, and flow of information from the MEC through the Governing Board. Assists with JCAHO survey preparation for the medical staff function. Responsible for processing records on all discharged inpatient, observation, and outpatient surgery patients. Provides backup for Release of Information as needed. Answers phones in a timely manner with a customer friendly attitude. Answers internal and external requests from authorized agents for release of medical information. Works with established routine policies and procedure. Familiar with offsite storage processes and use of microfilm machine when reproduction of documents is required. Must be able to be an active member of the HIM team and work in a continuous quality improvement environment. Must possess the ability to communicate effectively orally or in writing.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: High School Diploma. Specialized knowledge in Confidentiality and Release of Information. Knowledge of hospital terminal digit filing preferred but not required.
Experience: Computer skills. Previous experience and on the job training in acute care hospital or physician office preferred. At least 2 years of general clerical experience.
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. 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”
POSITION: Scheduler/Insurance Verification & Precertification Clerk
DEPARTMENT: Business Office
HOURS: Full Time
Days
DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Scheduling patients for outpatient exams
- Obtaining pre-certification for exams
- Pre-registration of patients
- Insurance verification
- Collection of patient co-pays/deductibles
- Communication with patients, physician offices & hospital departments with respect to
Departmental schedule
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Two years experience in a hospital or physician’s office preferred.
- Knowledge of insurance payers, billing, CPT and ICD-10 codes preferred.
- Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
- Must be able to work proficiently on computer with various kinds of software.
- Must be able to handle stressful situations with patients and display excellent customer service skills.
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 or LPN
DEPARTMENT: Pain Management
HOURS: 2-4 days per week
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:
- High school graduate and Medical Assistant certification required.
- Preferred experience with prior authorizations and billing experience.
- Two years experience in physician office preferred.
- BLS certification required within 6 months of employment.
- 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”
For more information, contact:
Human Resources 423-775-8576 or 423-775-8579
POSITION: LPN– Physician Office
HOURS: Full-Time
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Current licensure as an LPN in Tennessee or compact state.
- BLS, ACLS 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: Insurance Clerk/ Billing Specialist
DEPARTMENT: Business Office
HOURS: Full Time
M – F 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
JOB SUMMARY:
Submits claims to insurance payors accurately and timely. Other duties include billing secondary insurance, making claims corrections on the MIDAS system, maintaining the Medicare/Medicaid bad debt logs, and working electronic insurance rejections.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school graduate, college preferred.
- Previous experience with insurance companies, hospital patient accounts or registration.
- Knowledge of insurance billing, coding processes, claims filing preferred.
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: 775-8576 or 775-8579
DRUG FREE WORKPLACE -“all positions/ applicants require drug testing as a condition of employment”