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

POSITION:                   Mammography Technologist

HOURS:                       Full time

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.

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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.

 

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POSITION:                RN – Medical/Surgical Dept.

Night Shift

HOURS:    Full-time

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.

 

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POSITION:                Registered Nurse

                                    Emergency Department

                                               

                                       

HOURS:                     Full-Time Day and Night shifts available

                       

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.

 

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POSITION:                RN – Surgery OR Circulator

 

HOURS:                                 Full-time

 

                       

                                   

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.

 

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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.

 

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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

 

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POSITION:                   Dietary Aide/Cook

HOURS:

Part-Time: 20 – 24 hours/week

(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

 

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POSITION: Sterile Processing Tech ORA

DEPARTMENT: Surgery

HOURS: Full-Time

JOB SUMMARY:

The central sterile processing technician coordinates and collaborates the overall cleaning, decontamination, assembly and dispensing of surgical instruments, equipment and supplies needed for daily surgical procedures in surgery and related departments.

Essential Functions

  • Responsible for control of all parts of the sterilization process: § decontamination; § prep, pack, sterilize; § documentation of sterilization; and § sterile storage including remediation of equipment failures and hazards.
  • Provide integrity and sterility of products and services for the customers.
  • Work in conjunction with the OR staff to provide timely sterile products.
  • Maintain consistency and continuous workflow between the OR and Central Service Sterile Processing while practicing excellent customer service.
  • Operate and maintain steris reliance machine; keep records of loads completed, items of loads and maintenance procedures performed
  • Operate and maintain decontamination equipment
  • Decontaminate, reprocess and maintain flexible endoscopes
  • Monitor surgery schedules daily, identifying general, specific and potential needs for all cases.
  • Assist with cleaning of rooms between cases and terminal cleaning
  • Operate and maintain steam autoclaves, keeping records of loads completed, items in loads, and maintenance procedures performed.
  • Monitor and maintain appropriate records to remain compliant with applicable regulatory agencies, as well as reporting occurrences immediately to supervisors.
  • Maintain strong working/collaborative relationships with other departments to ensure flow and continuity of services.
  • Attend in-service presentations, including but not limited to infection control, patient safety, quality improvement, MSDS and OSHA standards.
  • Report defective equipment to supervisor or staff. Non-Essential Functions
  • Perform other duties as assigned

 

2 Professional Requirements

  • Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
  • Complete annual education requirements.
  • Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
  • Report to work on time and as scheduled.
  • Wear identification while on duty.
  • Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
  • Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
  • Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
  • Communicate the mission, ethics and goals of the organization.
  • Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
  • Attend regular staff meetings and in-services.

 

 Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or must be obtained within thirty (30) days of hire
  • One year of Central Service or Sterile Processing experience preferred
  • Central Service Technician Certification preferred

 

 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Strong organizational and interpersonal 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.

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Rhea Medical Center Physician Group

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – General Surgery / Surgical Services

Location: Dayton, Tennessee

Position Summary

Rhea Medical Center Physician Group is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support our General Surgery services in Dayton, Tennessee. This hybrid role provides both clinic-based patient care and in office procedure support. The LPN will assist with pre-operative and post-operative patient care, clinical procedures, surgical coordination, wound management, and patient education while ensuring exceptional patient care and efficient clinical operations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Room and assess surgical patients, including vital signs, medication reconciliation, medical history, and chief complaints.
  • Assist providers with office-based procedures and examinations.
  • Provide wound care, dressing changes, staple/suture removal, drain care, and incision assessments per provider orders.
  • Educate patients on pre-operative and post-operative instructions, medications, wound care, and activity restrictions.
  • Coordinate surgical scheduling with hospitals, surgery centers, specialists, and ancillary departments.
  • Obtain and review pre-operative testing, imaging, labs, and medical clearances.
  • Assist with referrals, prior authorizations, and surgical precertification.
  • Document patient care accurately within the EMR and maintain HIPAA compliance.
  • Maintain infection control, sterilization, and OSHA standards.
  • Collaborate with physicians and staff to maintain efficient patient flow and high patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

  • Current LPN license in Tennessee.
  • Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
  • Minimum of 2+ years of surgery/general surgery experience required or strongly preferred.
  • Knowledge of sterile technique, surgical terminology, wound care, and post-operative management.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.
  • Experience with EMR systems and clinical documentation.
  • BLS certification required.

Work Schedule

Full-time position based in Dayton, Tennessee. Schedule to be discussed during interview process.

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NEEDED: Night Shift 7 pm – 7 am

 

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.

 
       

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