Surgical Assistant

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SURGICAL ASSISTANT

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

• You are eligible to receive a bonus.
• You have a permanent full-time position (32-40hrs/week).
• You benefit from free LASIK surgery, 3 weeks of vacation, 3 sick days, 1 floater and 1 wellness day.
• You benefit from group insurance, telemedicine & RRSP match.
• You work with experts in Ophthalmology and you can count yourself as a team member of one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.

• You will become a specialist of the tools and technologies used in intraocular and/or LASIK 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.

• You have excellent communication skills.
• 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 for work/training between our three LASIK MD clinics in the region:
  Ottawa, Ottawa West & Gatineau.
• You have excellent communication skills, you speak English et français également (advanced intermediate level of French required due to the nature of the tasks or interactions with our French‑speaking patients).
• You are available to work Monday to Friday, 7:30 am–4:00 pm, and Saturdays on a rotating basis.

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