Surgical Assistant

LASIK MD•Winnipeg, MB

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Working for LASIK MD (an affiliated entity of Vision Group) is to help improve people's eyesight. It is having the feeling of a mission accomplished and a job well done. It is seeing happiness in the eyes of patients and realizing that you have changed the way they see life. All of this can be achieved while having the opportunity to build a stable and rewarding career that meets your full potential. 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.

Requirements

Excellent communication skills in English.
Ability to connect with others and quickly build trust.
Sense of responsibility and take your role seriously.
Definite interest in the field of health and in helping others.
Comfortable with computers, technology, and Microsoft 365.
Ability to travel to other clinics for training.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of EMR systems is an asset.
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.).

Responsibilities

Become a specialist of the tools and technologies used in intraocular and/or LASIK procedures.
Prepare the room and its tools before the procedures.
Support and reassure the patient if necessary.
Coordinate and support each intervention in a team environment.
Work on your feet in the operating room.
Work with precision and accuracy.
Support the organization’s Risk Management program by identifying and promptly reporting patient safety concerns, incidents, or potential risks to clinic management.