Lead Ophthalmic Surgical Technician

pstrongRequisition ID: /strong926467 brstrongStore #/strong: 00Q539 LC Surgical Center - Exton brstrongPosition:/strongFull-TimebrstrongTotal Rewards: a href=https://careers.essilorluxottica.com/content/Benefits-and-Perks/?locale=en_US target=_blank rel=noopenerBenefits/Incentive Information/a/strong/pp /ppLensCrafters is a place for visionaries. We’ve got a vision for pairing state-of-the-art technology with a truly personal approach to eye care. brEverything we do is centered around sight. Because quality care helps us see the joy in life. Because learning from the best, makes us all better. Because continuing our legacy of the highest optical standards helps us innovate the future in optical care. /ppAt LensCrafters, we want every person who enters our doors to feel our passion for care. And thats why we’re committed to taking care of you, so you can bring the best quality experience to our patients and customers. /ppLensCrafters is part of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of world-class vision care products, including iconic eyewear, advanced lens technology and cutting-edge digital solutions. Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. a href=https://www.linkedin.com/company/essilorluxottica/posts/?feedView=allDiscover more by following us on LinkedIn!/abr /pp /ppstrongGENERAL FUNCTION /strong/ppAt LensCrafters, we are passionate about the health and wellbeing of our patients and customers.  We’ve expanded that passion to Surgical Clinics where we can provide even more specialty eye care and services in the neighborhoods we serve./ppThis role leads and supports a team of technicians to ensure high-quality and efficient surgical operations. It combines leadership with hands-on clinical duties, including staff training, surgical preparation, and patient care oversight. The position ensures consistent excellence in ophthalmic procedures across multiple surgical centers. On non-surgery days, the team member supports general preparation, administration, and other assigned duties within the Clinic./ppstrongMAJOR DUTIES amp; RESPONSIBILITIES/strong/pulliLeads and supports a team of technicians, ensuring high performance, consistency, and adherence to clinical and sterile standards./liliMaintains knowledge of the responsibilities and technical skills of the technician team; coaches and develops members as needed./liliProvides hands-on training, mentorship, and skill development for Technicians within their location and nearby centers to ensure best practices and clinical excellence./liliChecks supplies and equipment for surgical procedures and ensures all regional centers properly manage their stock./liliReviews charts pre-op for consent, Hamp;P, relevant medical/surgical/ocular/contact lens histories, and documentation of pre-op medications and allergies./liliReviews charts post-op for intraoperative record accuracy, medications, follow-up schedules, and discharge instructions./liliSupports medical and pre-/post-op patient care on non-surgery days./liliOversees and occasionally performs:/liliPreparing and maintaining sterile fields, instruments, supplies, and equipment for procedures.br • Verifying surgical plans, implants, and instruments with the surgeon and clinical director.br • Assisting surgical team with gowning, gloving, draping, and passing instruments using strict sterile technique.br • Monitoring patient ID, positioning, and physiological status during procedures to ensure safety and comfort.br • Observing for adverse reactions to medications or anesthesia and reporting concerns promptly.br • Supporting safe patient transport between pre-op, OR, and post-op areas.br • Cleaning, sterilizing, restocking instruments and equipment; assisting with OR turnover.br • Ensuring compliance with infection control, aseptic technique, and safety standards./li/ulpstrongBASIC QUALIFICATIONS/strong/pulliRelevant experience in a medical, surgical, or optical environment/liliHigh School graduate or equivalent/liliStrong basic math skills/liliMust have a strong command of the English language for all written correspondence amp; oral communication/liliCommitted team player/liliDedication to detail and process/liliProven ability to problem solve/li/ulpstrongPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/strong/pulliRelevant medical or surgical certifications/degrees/liliStrong knowledge of basic optics/liliState licensure (if applicable)/liliCertified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) amp;/or Certified Ophthalmic Executive (COE)/liliBLS (Basic Life Support) certification/li/ulp /ppThis posting is for an existing vacancy within our business. Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts./pp /ppEssilorLuxottica complies with all applicable laws related to the application and hiring process. If you would like to provide feedback regarding an active job posting, or if you are an individual with a disability who would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 (be sure to provide your name, job id number, and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email a href=mailto:HRCompliance@luxotticaretail.comHRCompliance@luxotticaretail.com/a./pp /ppWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law./p