Dialysis Care Technician
About the role
Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Dialysis Care Technician today with St. David's Healthcare. As a Dialysis Care Technician (DCT), you will be a key part of a dedicated team delivering high-quality care to patients receiving dialysis. Working under the guidance of registered nurses, you will apply your skills to support the team and help ensure every patient receives compassionate, expert care. St. David’s HealthCare is one of the largest healthcare systems in Texas and the third-largest employer in the Austin area, formed through a partnership between HCA Healthcare and two local non‑profits — St. David’s Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times and has invested an estimated $3.7 billion in charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
Responsibilities
- Helping patients with daily needs, moving around safely, checking vital signs, collecting samples, and getting ready for dialysis
- Setting up, operating, and cleaning dialysis equipment safely and keeping accurate logs
- Keeping treatment areas clean, organized, and safe by following infection prevention and safety protocols
- Speaking kindly and clearly with patients, families, and your team so everyone feels informed and valued
- Assisting with basic clerical tasks that keep patient records and unit operations running smoothly
- Continually learning new skills and safety practices so you can always give your best care
Qualifications
- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
- (CCHT) Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date
- No travel required
- No prior experience required
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
- Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.