Surgical Assistant

TLC Laser Eye Centers; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

TLC Laser Eye Centers seeks a Surgical Assistant to support the surgeon during eye procedures. This part-time role offers an excellent work environment with competitive benefits, including wellness days and potential bonuses. Join a dedicated team committed to patient care in a leading healthcare setting.

Benefits

Free LASIK surgery

3 weeks of vacation

Group insurance

Telemedicine services

RRSP match

Cutting-edge in-house training

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Experience in the healthcare field considered an asset.
• Comfortable with technology.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room and tools before procedures.
• Support and reassure patients.
• Coordinate and support surgical interventions.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to connect with others

Attention to detail

Interest in health

Tools

Microsoft 365

EMR systems

Job description

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SURGICAL ASSISTANT

Being a Surgical Assistant at TLC Laser Eye Centre (an affiliated entity of Vision Group) means helping the surgeon in the operating room. It means anticipating their actions and preparing their work tools. It means teaming up with them and the other caregivers to support the patient from the start to the end of their experience. All this while seeing with your own eyes the happiness of a clear vision regained.

Join our team, where our Great Place to Work certification represents our commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive culture for every member of our organization.

A Look At Your Benefits

• You are eligible to receive a bonus.
• You hold a permanent part-time position (16-24hrs/week).
• You benefit from a free LASIK surgery, 3 weeks of vacation, 3 sick days, 1 floater & 1 wellness day.
• You benefit from group insurance, telemedicine & RRSP match.
• You work with experts in Ophthalmology & you can count yourself as a team member of one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.
• You have the opportunity to take advantage of our cutting-edge in-house training.
  
  

Your tasks at a glance

• You will become a specialist of the tools and technologies used in intraocular procedures.
• You are the person the surgeon relies on to prepare the room and its tools before the procedures.
• You always find the right words to support and reassure the patient if necessary.
• You thrive in a team environment and know by heart the actions to take to coordinate and support each intervention.
• You are comfortable working on your feet in the operating room.
• You are a stickler for details and work with precision and accuracy.
  
  

A clear view of your assets

• You have excellent communication skills in English.
• You find it easy to connect with others and quickly build trust.
• You have a sense of responsibility and take your role seriously.
• You have a definite interest in the field of health and in helping others.
• You are comfortable with computers, technology, and Microsoft 365 (knowledge of EMR systems is an asset).
• Your experience in the healthcare field is considered an asset (Optometric Assistant, Orderly, Dental Assistant, Pharmacy Lab Technician, Sterilization Assistant, Animal Health Technician, Veterinary Assistant, Medical Device Reprocessing Technician, etc.).
• You can travel between our LASIK MD, TLC & Gimbel Eye Centre clinics in Calgary for training and work.
• Schedule: You have flexible work availability from Monday to Saturday.
  
  

From our point of view

If you think you are the right candidate for this position and are ready to join a passionate and dedicated team, apply now.