How did you get hired at Davita or Fresenius as a PCT?

[Future_Tech]

I've seen several posts about how all you need to get hired from Davita or Fresenius as a PCT is just to have a CNA certificate. However, I'm finding that this is not the case for me.

I have filled out the online application and almost five minutes later I get a rejection letter. Two questions for those who actually got hired from Davita or Fresenius:

1. What answers did you give on the online application?

2. What prior experience did you have before applying (e.g., 1 year CNA experience, new grad CNA no experience)?

I am having no luck getting past that initial application process. I think that if I just went to a hemodialysis school to get my tech certification and got my phlebotomy certification, I would actually NOT get a rejection email. I just want to make sure I don't invest a lot of money in schooling if just experience alone is what I need. I only have a few months as a CNA and no prior healthcare experience.

[patrickrlim]

Hi I work as a charge RN for a davita clinic. Most new PCTs nowadays have been to tech school. Unless you know someone that's willing to train you OR you start out as reuse technician or secretary then have them train you if they like you, pct school is the way to go. good luck!

[33762FL]

And you need to know somebody who works at the clinic you want to work for, and have them put your name in as an employee referral. Then you go and fill out an application in person (not online!)

[MedicalFaith]

Hi Future Tech )

1. What answers did you give on the online application?

2. What prior experience did you have before applying (e.g., 1 year CNA experience, new grad CNA no experience)?

1. I just gave my information.

2. I had absolutely no experience working in the medical field.

The entire process from application to hire took about 4 weeks. I don't know anyone who works for Davita, I am just eager and willing to learn, work hard, and show compassion for my patients.

I don't remember being asked anything out of the ordinary on the application, just the normal stuff.

Sometimes though, there's a blessing in rejection.