Job Description

Prestigious Optilase Eye Clinic is currently looking to recruit a part-time surgery associate for our busy Belfast City-Centre Clinic.

Optilase is Ireland's leading laser eye surgery clinic, and as one of the first private clinics to be established in the country, is renowned for providing exceptional refractive eye surgery services.

We are a proud, family-owned Irish business and are privileged to have some of the world's leading Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeons, Laser Optometrists and Medical Staff working on the Optilase team, all of whom are focused on providing the very best patient care, using the latest and most sophisticated technology. At Optilase, our focus is on trust, reliability, quality and care.

Our team of world leading specialists have performed over 50,000 laser eye surgeries. We are delighted to use this wealth of experience to assist our patients on a journey to get the vision they deserve.

Job Overview

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Following appropriate training under supervision, and demonstration of competency, the post holder will carry out the role of surgery associate & laser technician within the surgery team.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

Pre-operative testing; conducting scans prior to treatment Preparing and managing patient files, records and treatment plans Surgical confirmation calls and emails Surgery diary management Preparation and calibration of the laser platforms, understanding data, loading, and transferring data, safe running of the lasers & monitoring laser stock. Assisting treating surgeon with Laser procedures Participating in the end of treatment day/monthly activities including; filing, deep cleans, post-operative data collection Diary management for all clinical schedules Front of House and managing patient flow in the waiting room Updating electronic patient records, including booking and rescheduling appointments Processing payments Managing email correspondence Handling patient queries Inbound and outbound patient calls Any ad hoc tasks and duties required by the company needs
Please note that this list is not exhaustive.

Required Education, Training and/or Experience:

Previous optical experience essential Salary negotiable for previous technician experience

Skills & Attributes:

Ability to absorb technical information and numbers Demonstrate confidentiality, integrity, and discretion Ability to problem solve Detail orientated Punctual, reliable and flexible Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent phone manner Excellent communication and presentation skills

Position Title

: Laser Technician / Surgery Associate

Location

: Optilase Belfast

Reporting To

: Surgery Manager / Clinic Manager

Salary:

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Hours:

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Application Deadline:

14/12/2025

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.50-15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 - 24 per week

Benefits:

Additional leave Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme Store discount
Work Location: In person