Rochelle Community Hospital Hiring For Chief Ancillary Officer; Full Time; Day Shift at Rochelle, IL  Full Time

ALL RESUMES AND APPLICATIONS NEED TO BE SUBMITTED THROUGH ILLINOISJOBNETWORK.COM TO BE CONSIDERED. Please be advised that your application is not complete until you fill out, sign, and submit an Application for Employment for a specific position for which Rochelle Community Hospital is actively recruiting. Your application must reflect that you possess the required qualifications for the position.

No sponsorship is available for this position.
No agencies or 3rd party vendors.

Position Summary    
The Chief Ancillary Officer is responsible for planning, organizing and directing the ancillary activities of the hospital, especially those performed by the departments of laboratory, radiology, physical therapy, cardiac rehabilitation, respiratory therapy, fitness center, dietary, environmental services, maintenance, and security.  The Chief Ancillary Officer is designated as the Infection Control Officer and Safety Officer for the organization.   The Chief Ancillary Officer works closely with the Chief Executive Officer and other Administrative Staff members in assuming that policies and directives are implemented and maintained.

The Chief Ancillary Officer identifies and implements new programs and services to improve and enhance the quality and safety of services that all patients receive between the diagnostic, therapeutic, rehabilitative, and nursing services of the hospital

Under the administrative direction of the Chief Executive Officer the Chief Ancillary Officer is responsible for the administrative operation of Ancillary Services, the maintenance of all policies, procedures and quality control practices and the budget oversight of the assigned department’s budgets.

Position Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides administrative support and direction to all assigned departments, services and activities.
• Develops recommendations and proposals to improve or expand patient care services, enhance quality, safety and cost effectiveness of services and implement new services within the ancillary areas of the hospital.
• Represents and promotes the professional ancillary services of the hospital consistent with the standards of the Joint Commission on Accreditation for Healthcare Organizations, OSHA and other certifying and regulatory bodies.
• Encourages and promotes excellence in professionalism and patient care leadership for the benefit of the organization and its patients.  Represents all ancillary departments and communicates these departments’ roles both internally and externally.
• Arranges, organizes and participates in educational programs to assure standards are maintained.
• Participates in the strategic planning process and the development of annual goals and objectives to improve the services of the hospital and to support its continued success.
• Oversees the annual preparation of Operating and Capital Budgets for the departments and services which are assigned.
• Provides leadership to assigned committees or task forces.  May formulate special committees or task forces to achieve desired objectives.  Serve as chair of committees responsible for security, safety, infection control, environment of care and emergency preparedness.
• Serves as a resource person to Medical Staff and Board of Trustees, and attends Medical Staff and Board meetings as required.
• Prepares and completes reports and grants for regulatory agencies as required.
• Comply with federal, state, and Rochelle Community Hospital policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Direct or conduct recruitment, hiring and training of personnel.
• Prepare activity reports to inform management of the status and implementation plans of programs, services, and quality initiatives.
• Coordinate disaster response for the organization in accordance with regulations, including disaster operating plans, maintaining liaisons with area agencies, and disaster preparedness training.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities for the betterment of the hospital and clinics.

Education

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree required, Masters preferred.
• Certification/Licensure:  Certification or Licensure in Ancillary service line a plus.

Experience

• Four years full-time experience with direct involvement or oversight of an ancillary service line. 
• Requires previous experience in performance improvement/assessment and risk management principals.
• 2-4 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Must possess knowledge of state and federal regulations – TJC and OSHA Standards.
• Ability to verbally discuss performance improvement, risk management, and operational issues with department representatives, administration, medical staff, and Board of Trustees.
• Analyze problems and develop systems to accurately control operational activities.
• Strong and oral written communication and interpersonal skills required.

Annual Requirements

• Maintains mandatory educational requirements based upon TJC, IDPH, and OSHA standards.
• Participation in institutes, seminars, and classes to maintain skills and knowledge of laboratory, infection control, clinical and managerial issues.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Office environment requiring frequent computer terminal operation.
• Requires sitting the majority of the workday.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.