Lead Eye Surgery Technician — Team Leader

clearsight; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits including 401K

Job summary

ClearSight LASIK & Lens in Plano, Texas, is seeking an experienced Certified Surgical Technician to serve as Lead Surgery Technician. This hands-on leadership role supports surgeons, coordinates daily workflow, mentors staff, and ensures safe, efficient surgical days.

The ideal candidate brings proven leadership, strong surgical knowledge, and excellent communication skills, with the ability to remain calm under pressure and manage on-call rotations across ClearSight locations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Surgical Technician certification.
• Proven leadership ability and experience guiding teams.
• Strong knowledge of surgical operations and procedures.
• Ability to manage daily schedules and delegate effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to stay calm in fast-paced surgical environments.
• Proficiency with EMR systems and chart management.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons and team during procedural days.
• Coordinate daily surgical workflow, assignments, and coverage.
• Review daily schedule and delegate responsibilities for efficiency.
• Collaborate with Center Director and managers to meet KPIs.
• Ensure OR and Laser Vision areas are stocked with supplies and instruments.
• Communicate needs for supplies, implants, and medications to leadership.
• Support safe patient care by following policies and procedures.
• Provide clear, professional communication with surgeons and staff.
• Lead during emergent situations and mentor team members.
• Participate in new employee training and cross-training across surgical areas.
• Stay current on surgical practices and organizational standards.
• Step into other team positions when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

EMR proficiency

Team mentorship

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma

Certified Surgical Technician

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

ClearSight LASIK & Lens in Plano, Texas, is seeking an experienced Certified Surgical Technician to serve as Lead Surgery Technician. This hands-on leadership role supports surgeons, coordinates daily workflow, mentors staff, and ensures safe, efficient surgical days.

The ideal candidate brings proven leadership, strong surgical knowledge, and excellent communication skills, with the ability to remain calm under pressure and manage on-call rotations across ClearSight locations.