Experienced Ophthalmic Surgery Technician

ClearSight Center; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great pay

PTO-Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance Plan

Certification Reimbursement

Gym Membership

Free LASIK

Job summary

ClearSight Center in Plano, TX, seeks a dedicated Surgical Technician to support the ophthalmic surgical team. You will prepare sterile rooms, manage instruments, and assist surgeons during procedures in a fast-paced, patient-centered clinic and surgical setting.

Experience as a surgical tech is required. The role includes pre/post-operative support, data entry, and participation in on-call rotations, with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; surgical tech certification preferred.
• Prior experience as a surgical tech required.
• Proficient with EMR systems and daily chart management.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares surgical rooms, ensures sterile fields, sets up instruments and equipment, and assists surgeons during procedures.
• Provides pre-operative and post-operative support to patients with professionalism and care.
• Maintains, cleans, and sterilizes instruments and equipment according to standards and protocols.
• Reviews charts, confirms clearances, and calculates treatments for each surgery patient to support surgical flow.
• Follows all surgical policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Fast learner

Teamwork

Reliability

Friendly demeanor

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Surgical tech certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Want to work at one of the Best Places to Work in the DFW? Our staff just recently recognized us as one of the best places to work in the DFW by The Dallas Business Journal!

Overview of Company and Position:

Join our Ophthalmic patient-centric team and work with renowned physicians to perform Lens Replacement, Cataract Surgery, and Laser Vision Correction Procedures like SMILE, LASIK, EVO ICL, and PRK! Experience is required! This is a great opportunity to be in a Hybrid Clinic-Surgery setting.

Want to make a real difference for patients in their everyday lives? Join our team, which enjoys working with our doctors and with one another!

Who we are:

ClearSight and all of our surgeons have been helping North Texas and OKC see better without glasses or contacts for 30+ years. As we say: “20/20 or it’s free. That’s the ClearSight guarantee! And you are going to love what you see!”

Our Core Values are daily guidelines to communicate and serve others; all employees are subject to these core values.

Be Precise:

We don't use industry standards. We do better. We say what we mean and mean what we say. - We get it right the first time, every time.

Honor Each Person:

We believe that people come first, and profits come second. We cut no corners. Our patients are the most important people in the room, after our team.

Reach for Remarkable:

We find out what hasn't been done, and do it awesome. - We compete against ourselves, not the other guys. If it can be better, we're already there.

Stay Humble:

We ask what we can do for others before we ask ourselves what we can do for ourselves. The only bad idea is one unshared. We love what we do and have a ton of fun doing it! (By golly, be jolly!)

Who you must be:

• Friendly - we work as a team, so you must play well with others!
• Lead and inspire others by example!
• Smart - we cross-train within the team, so you need to be able to learn.
• Hard working - we all want the very best for our patients, and that takes work!
• Confident - we know how much our patients love their new vision!
• Reliable - we depend on each other to be here on time and stay ’til we’re done.
• Friendly - did I say that already? Well, it’s worth repeating!

Benefits:

• Great pay
• PTO-Paid Time Off
• Medical Insurance Plan
• Certification Reimbursement
• Gym Membership
• Free LASIK

Job Description:

• Requires leading and inspiring the clinic team to perform their best.
• Requires excellent inter- and intra-personal communication skills.
• Requires good computer and organizational skills.
• Must be able to work on their feet all day.
• Must be able to learn quickly and become an expert in running multiple diagnostic devices.
• Must be quick, accurate, and able to take direction and correction.
• Involves quick and precise data entry.
• Must be able to work in a multi-tasking environment
• Must work well with others
• Experience or education in sterile technique is preferred
• Position is a full-time schedule, 5 days a week, with possible future rotating Saturdays.

Job Description:

The Surgery Technician supports the surgical team by performing technical duties to ensure a welcoming, professional, and efficient surgical environment. This role demonstrates expertise in surgical technical skills, communication, time management, and patient care while assisting surgeons and supporting high-quality outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepares surgical rooms, ensures sterile fields, sets up instruments and equipment, and assists surgeons during procedures.
• Provides pre-operative and post-operative support to patients with professionalism and care.
• Maintains, cleans, and sterilizes instruments and equipment according to standards and protocols.
• Reviews charts, confirms clearances, and calculates treatments for each surgery patient to support surgical flow.
• Follows all surgical policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance.
• Assists in time-sensitive or emergent situations with a calm, level-headed demeanor.
• Demonstrates availability, punctuality, and flexibility, filling various roles as needed within surgical operations.
• Remains current on relevant surgical practices, policies, and organizational standards.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Collaborates:

• Communicates effectively with team members, surgeons, and administration to support efficient operations and patient care.

Required:

• Travel to other locations for training or meetings as required.
• Adhere to the company's core values and serve a culture of service.
• Take charge of surgical support tasks and responsibilities with a calm and composed demeanor.
• Delegate or prioritize tasks effectively to meet workflow needs.
• Promote and participate in ongoing education and training.
• Communicate effectively with all team members, surgeons, and providers.
• Ability to work and excel in a dynamic, fast-paced surgical environment.
• Commit to participating in strategic initiatives and special projects as needed.
• Complete relevant department certifications within the designated timeframe.
• Complete and comply with all OSHA and HIPAA certifications.
• Complete and maintain CPR certification.
• Commit to a full-time position, working five days a week, and participate in the on-call rotation.

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; surgical tech certification preferred.
• Experience: Prior experience as a surgical tech required.
• Strong knowledge of surgical operations and technical procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with EMR systems and daily chart management.
• Strong computer and organizational skills, including intermediate knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Drive or similar cloud-based file management systems.
• Calm demeanor in emergent situations.
• Values Alignment: Demonstrated commitment to core values – Be Precise, Honor Each Person, Reach for Remarkable, and Stay Humble.

Work Schedule:

Commit to working 40 hours per week, five days a week, and participating in the on-call rotation.

Join us in this vital role and contribute to our mission of providing exceptional patient care while upholding our core values.

Note: This is a family-owned state-of-the-art medical facility, and we are growing our team. No Calls Please.

Non-exempt / Hourly Position

Reports to:

Surgery Team Lead, Center Director, Clinic and Surgery Services Director