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:                Environmental Services Technician

HOURS:  Full-time Day Shift

                                                          

DUTIES:                     Under general direction performs cleaning duties of specified nature                                                   in assigned area. 

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.

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

 
  

POSITION:                   Radiologic Technologist

HOURS:                       Full-Time

(1) PM Shift & (1) Weekend Shifts

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:                   Radiologic Technologist/CT Tech

HOURS:                       Part-time/Full-time

                                    Weekends only

SUMMARY:                 Performs general X-Ray and CT procedures

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Graduate of accredited program of Radiologic Technology.
  2. American Registry of Radiologic Technologists required. CT 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:                Surgical Tech

                                   

HOURS:                                 Full-time

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

  1. Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program

 

  1. National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting certification as a surgical technologist preferred, not required.

 

  1. Must have or acquire BLS certification within 6 month of employment

 

  1. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to children through the elder adult.

 

  1. Exhibits excellent customer service skills.

 

  1. Ability to stand for long periods, stoop, bend, lift up to 30 lbs. with or without

            assistance. 

 

  1. Able to operate surgical equipment, understand and respond to verbal and visual commands.

 

  1. Prior experience assisting in surgery is 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”

 
  

POSITION:                RN – Surgery

HOURS:                                 FT – Day shift

*SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE*

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:                   Dietary Aides/Cook

HOURS:                       Full time/Part time/PRN

                                    *SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE*- ASK HR     

 

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:                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”

 

For more information contact Human Resources 423-775-8576

 
  

POSITION:                RN – Medical/Surgical Dept.

                                    *SIGN ON BONUS Available*

HOURS:                     Full-Time Day Shift (7 am – 7 pm) & Night shift (7 pm – 7 am) available

Shift Differentials

Signing Bonus!

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

 
  

Assistant Nursing Director (Med Surg)

The Assistant Nursing Director will be a registered nurse which will report to the department nursing director and CNO. The assistant director will function as a charge nurse and/or team member in prescribing, delegating, and coordinating the nursing care facility for a continually evolving team of patients.  The assistant director is responsible and accountable for utilizing the nursing process in the delivery of safe, appropriate, cost effective quality patient care and the direction of the team members in the delivery of that nursing care.  The Assistant Director is responsible for all duties and responsibilities of the RN as well as a leadership role in their Department, coordinating and delegating patient placement based on patient acuity and staff skill level.

This position will identify and address any quality-assurance auditing issues, assist with making rounds during patient checks. This position also aids in coordinating nursing services programs within the department, reviews staff performance and ensures standards of quality care are adhered to.

The assistant director competently performs direct and indirect patient care activities; demonstrates effective positive leadership in the department setting.  Participates in the role of teacher/collaborator/patient advocate; demonstrates effective communication and skills; demonstrates responsibility for personal and professional growth; participates in creating an atmosphere of mutual trust, acceptance, recognition and respect. As an assistant director of nursing, they will work with the director to identify and resolve departmental deficiencies and implement correction plans.

This person functions as the charge nurse, nursing supervisor and participates with physicians and clinical staff as a multidisciplinary team.  The RN participates in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of care to patients admitted to Rhea Medical Center.  This RN also serves in a leadership role for the department, performs direct and indirect patient care activities, staff education, competencies, evaluations and performance improvement audits.

 

The AD job duties would consist of the following roles:

Assist the Director in coordinating and facilitating patient care services according to established standards.

  • Plan and schedule daily work for nursing staff.
  • Identify areas of improvement and implement corrective plans.
  • Supervise and guide nurses in providing quality patient care to ensure patient satisfaction.
  • Ensure nursing staff follow hospital policies and procedures.
  • Monitor performance of each nurse and provide feedback.
  • Maintain positive, safe and achievement oriented working environment. Educate nursing staff on hospital policies and department processes.
  • Assist in training, performance evaluation and disciplinary actions.
  • Prepare and maintain administrative documents, budget reports and audits, as assigned by Director.
  • Work with Director to determine staffing requirements and shift schedules.
  • Other duties as assigned by Director
  • Patient satisfaction rounding

 

 

The Assistant Director position on night shift will put leadership in the building on nightshift.

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 PM Shift

                                    Sign- On Bonus Available

                                   

 

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:                Patient Care Tech  

 

DEPARTMENT:        Medical/Surgical Floor

 

HOURS:                     FT – PM shift

                                   

 

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:                Medical Assistant

 

DEPARTMENT:        Rhea Medical Physician’s Group – 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:

  1. High school graduate and Medical Assistant certification 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. Knowledge of EKG testing.
  5. Phlebotomy skills with ability to do simple lab tests.
  6. Organizational skills.
  7. 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.
  8. 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:                 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:

 

  1. High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

 

  1. 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.

 

  1. 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.

 

  1. Proficient with computer applications such as internet use, Microsoft Word, Excel, or similar programs. Experience with electronic medical record preferred.

 

  1. 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”