Lead Eye Surgery Technician

ClearSight Center; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ClearSight LASIK & Lens in Plano, TX is seeking an experienced Lead Surgical Technician to guide our surgical team and ensure safe, efficient procedures. This hands-on leadership role works with the Center Director and Surgical Operations Manager to coordinate daily activities, mentor staff, and uphold our high clinical standards.

The ideal candidate has a current Surgical Technician certification, a track record leading teams, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current Surgical Technician certification.
• Proven Successful Lead Position.
• Prior experience working as a Surgical Technician.
• Proven leadership ability and mentoring or developing others.
• Strong knowledge of surgical operations and procedures.
• Ability to manage daily schedules, delegate effectively, and hold team members accountable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm in fast-paced environments.
• Proficiency with EMR systems and daily chart management.
• Strong computer and organizational skills.
• Ability to meet required certifications within designated timeframes.
• Maintain OSHA, HIPAA, and CPR training/certifications.
• Commit to full-time work five days a week and on-call rotation.
• Willingness to travel to other ClearSight locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons and surgical team members throughout the procedural day.
• Coordinate daily surgical workflow, technician assignments, and team coverage.
• Review the daily schedule and delegate responsibilities for efficiency.
• Collaborate with Center Director, Surgical Operations Manager and Director of Surgical and Clinical Services to meet KPIs.
• Ensure OR and Laser Vision Correction areas are stocked with supplies and sterile instruments.
• Communicate supply, implant, and medication needs to leadership.
• Support safe, efficient patient care by following policies and procedures.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with surgeons, team members, and administration.
• Provide calm, direct leadership during tie-sensitive or emergent situations.
• Train, mentor, and motivate team members; participate in training.
• Stay current on surgical practices, policies, trainings, and standards.
• Step into other surgical team positions when needed.
• Be willing to scrub in and help as required.
• Travel to other locations for training, meetings, or collaboration.

Skills

Leadership ability

Communication skills

Mentoring team

EMR proficiency

Surgical operations knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Surgical Technician certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

ClearSight LASIK & Lens | Plano, Texas
Help Lead a Team That Changes How People See the World

Leadership Experience REQ.

At ClearSight LASIK & Lens, our patients trust us with something incredibly important: their vision.

Behind every great surgical experience is a team of people who are precise, prepared, compassionate, and committed to one another. We are looking for an experienced Certified Surgical Technician with proven leadership ability to serve as our Lead Surgery Technician in Plano.

This is a hands-on leadership position. You will work closely with our providers, Center Director, Surgical Operations Manager, and Director of Surgical and Clinical Services to help coordinate the day-to-day activities of the surgery team, support our surgeons, guide and mentor team members, and help ensure every surgical day runs safely and efficiently.

If you are an experienced surgical technician who leads by example, communicates directly and respectfully, stays calm when the pace picks up, and isn't afraid to jump in wherever you are needed, we would love to meet you.

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!)

What You'll Do

As our Lead Surgery Technician, you will help keep our surgical team prepared, organized, and moving forward. Responsibilities include:

• Assist surgeons and surgical team members throughout the procedural day.
• Help coordinate daily surgical workflow, technician assignments, and team coverage.
• Review the daily schedule and delegate responsibilities to support an efficient and balanced
• Collaborate with the Center Director, Surgical Operations Manager and Director of Surgical and Clinical Services to ensure score card meets KPIs.
• Ensure the OR and Laser Vision Correction areas are properly stocked with necessary supplies and sterile instruments in a timely manner.
• Communicate supply, implant, and medication needs to the Surgical Operations Director.
• Support safe, efficient patient care by following established surgical policies and procedures.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with surgeons, team members, and administration.
• Provide calm, direct leadership during tie-sensitive, or emergent situations.
• Train, mentor, and motivate team members using respectful and effective communication.
• Participate in new employee training and cross-training throughout surgical areas.
• Stay current on surgical practices, policies, training requirements, and organizational standards.
• Step into any surgical team position when needed.

What We're Looking For

This is a leadership position, and we are looking for someone who brings both strong technical expertise and proven leadership ability to the surgical environment.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proven Successful Lead Position.
• Current Surgical Technician certification.
• Prior experience working as a Surgical Technician.
• Proven leadership ability and demonstrated success leading, mentoring, or developing others.
• Strong knowledge of surgical operations and technical procedures.
• Ability to manage daily schedules, prioritize needs, delegate effectively, and hold team members accountable.
• Excellent communication and inter/intrapersonal skills.
• Ability to provide clear, respectful, and timely feedback.
• Ability to remain calm and level-headed in a fast-paced or emergent surgical environment.
• Proficiency with EMR systems and daily chart management.
• Strong computer and organizational skills.
• Ability to complete required departmental certifications within designated timeframes.
• Ability to maintain required OSHA, HIPAA, and CPR training and certifications.
• Ability to commit to a full time position working five days a week and participate in the department's on-call rotation.
• Ability to travel during the day and occasionally overnight to other ClearSight locations for training, meetings, or surgical team collaboration.
• Professional references that can speak directly to your leadership, teamwork, communication, and performance will be required as part of the selection process. A 360-degree reference process may include former supervisors, peers, and individuals you have led or mentored.

The Kind of Leader Who Thrives Here

You don't have to lead from the sidelines.

You are willing to scrub in, solve a problem, help a teammate, answer a question, communicate a concern, or step into another position when that's what the team needs.

You understand that great leadership in surgery requires both confidence and humility. You know when to give direction, when to listen, when to coach, and when to simply roll up your sleeves and help.

You don't just say you're a strong leader. The people who have worked beside you, reported to you, and led you can tell us how you lead.

Most importantly, you understand that everything we do ultimately comes back to taking exceptional care of our patients.

Why ClearSight?

For 30 years, ClearSight and our surgeons have helped people experience life with greater visual freedom.ClearSight is a privately owned company.

Our surgery team plays an important role in that experience. From preparing the surgical environment to supporting our physicians and reassuring patients, every detail matters.

We're looking for someone who wants to do more than perform the technical responsibilities of the job. We're looking for someone who wants to lead well, serve well, and help a great team become even better.

Exempt Full-Time position.Full comprehensive benefits with matching 401K included in the offer.

No Phone Calls/Recruiters.