Important information for candidates considering dialysis at Fresenius (2024)

Welcome to the Fresenius Medical Care hiring process! As you continue to move forward in our interview process and consider a career with our kidney care team, use this page as a resource for all of the important information you may want to reflect back to and remember.On this page, you will find details regarding our onboarding, training, benefits, and more.

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"I have been very fortunate to work with great people, have many great mentors, and been given countless opportunities to grow professionally.
I have had many ‘great teams’ that have taught me a great deal, are a major part of my success and is why I am where I am today."

Alan St Pierre, Director of Operations
Read Alan's story who started as a PCT>

What is it like to be a new employee? (Days 1-90)

We want you to feel prepared and have the knowledge and confidence to do your job well. We provide new Registered Nurses (RNs) and Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) with enhanced new employee training for the first 12 weeks of employment called the Progressive Renal Education Program (PREP).

In the first 90 days you will:

  • Attend classroom, virtual, and clinical training (daily hours will vary depending on the type of training)
  • Learn about Fresenius Medical Care, our company, and culture
  • Observe and practice hands-on skills:
    • Infection control
    • Pre-treatment procedures
    • Vascular access
    • Machine set-up
    • Lab draws
    • Documentation
    • Medication administration
    • Treatment termination
  • Complete all graduation requirements including:
  • Attend all classroom training
  • Complete all assignments, documentation, and clinical training hours
  • Pass final exam and skills validation

Your first 90-day schedule:

You will likely work a training schedule during your first 90 days and then transition to a normal shift schedule. Please discuss this in detail with your hiring manager so you know what to expect once you leave training.

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What does the first year look like (days 91-365)?

Congratulations, at day 91 you will have completed your new employee training. You will now transition to your assigned daily schedule within the clinic hours (may vary from 4 AM through clinic close) and begin providing care to patients. There will also be a few additional training sessions that you will complete.

Registered Nurses

  • Education: Ongoing training program
  • Patient care: Work in direct patient care
  • Additional training: anemia management, fluid management, plan of care, medication reviews, vaccinations, etc.

Patient Care Technicians

  • Education: Prepare to take national certification exam prior to 18 months of employment
  • Patient care: Begin working independently caring for 4 patients with minimal oversight from the preceptor
  • Additional training: water room, opening, closing, disinfecting, labs (preparing and packaging), advanced access management

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What training and career paths are available to you?

Your professional growth is important to us, we want you to create the path that fits what you are looking for. Do you want to grow within your role, advance your education to jump into a new role, explore other exciting opportunities within the kidney care team? Whatever your goal, we'll create a career plan for you. If your goal requires additional schooling or education, we'll support that as well with our Tuition Reimbursem*nt Program.

Career path options for a Registered Nurse:

  • You can grow through the levels of an RN and into a Charge RN and even up to clinic leadership roles such as Director of Operations or Area Vice President.
  • You can move into our Education team to train and develop other clinic nurses.
  • You can move into a role with our Clinical Quality team or Regulatory Affairs department.

Career path options for a Patient Care Technician:

  • You can grow through the levels of a PCT and become a PCT Preceptor which will provide the opportunity to train new colleagues.
  • You can move into a Biomedical Technician role supporting the technical aspects of the clinic and equipment.
  • You can explore opportunities as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or earn your nursing degree and more into a Registered Nurse role.

Training opportunities:

Your personal development and professional growth are essential to helping us deliver the best possible care to patients across our network. That’s why we’ll make sure that you have the opportunities, training, and support you need to pursue your passions, thrive, and succeed.

These include:

  • In-house training
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • Clinical Advancement Program (CAP) for Nurses
  • Certification and tuition reimbursem*nt
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • Clinical ladders and leadership programs

Learn more about these training programs >

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What are the benefits like?

We firmly believe that by providing superior care to our direct patient staff, you will be able to provide superior care to our patients. It’s our mission to do so and have created a benefits plan to take care of your physical, emotional, and financial health.

Some of the benefits you can expect when working with us are:*

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Retail Health Clinics
  • Voluntary Benefits
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Wellness seminars
  • Paid Time Off
  • Extended sick leave
  • Scholarship Program
  • Tuition Reimbursem*nt
  • Fitness Club Discounts
  • Employee Discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Virtual Visits (formerly Telemedicine)
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Lasik eye surgery discount
  • Weight Watchers
  • Various vendor partner discounts: mobile, auto, theme park, etc.

*Our benefit program offerings are subject to change or may vary based on role or location.

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"I love my patients and being able to give each one of them the best care possible and the rewarding feeling it has given me over the years.
The relationships, memories, and fun with my coworkers and the lifelong friendships made."

Nicole MacLeay, Preceptor III

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Who is Fresenius Medical Care?

Fresenius Medical Care is the largest provider of renal care products and services in the nation, including state-of-the-art dialysis machines, dialyzers, and pharmaceuticals, and we are home to the country's largest renal specialty laboratories. We supply unsurpassed personalized dialysis care services including hemodialysis, home dialysis and transplant support services, and in-center services.

Our patient care team works together to provide the best care possible to our patients. Through hands-on care or talking through care plan options, you’ll work directly with patients and their families – helping everyone reach their goals together. Working with our Fresenius Kidney Care team is the chance to use your strengths and talents with a global leader in healthcare. As you help people with kidney disease lead longer, better and healthier lives, we’ll help you build the career you want.

Why join our team?

With Fresenius Medical Care, you will “be the difference,” enabling patients to thrive, providing comfort to families, supporting coworkers so they can realize their goals, compelling our company to achieve through innovation and performance, and driving the development of your career. Learn more about how we will support you while you support our patients.

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Our Company

We have become a global leader in healthcare because of the unwavering dedication our people bring to work every day. Whether that means developing new-to-market dialysis technology or educating patients, our team touches the lives of more than 190,000 patients through innovative care and profound, personal connections. Our team is made up of over 70,000 dedicated employees in North America, all of whom focus on being the difference and delivering the highest-quality care to people with kidney disease.

About Fresenius Medical Care>

Important information for candidates considering dialysis at Fresenius (8)“We’re the nation’s leading provider of kidney care products and services.
Every day, our team of nearly 70,000 employees cares for tens of thousands of people living with kidney disease, and each deserves to live their life to its fullest.
We are committed to delivering superior care that improves the quality of life of every patient, every day.”

Bill Valle,Chief Executive Officer, Fresenius Medical Care

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Our Teamwork Culture

At Fresenius Medical Care, we're always looking for new and innovative ways to provide care for our patients. It takes passion, strength, and determination. But most importantly, it takes an incredible amount of teamwork. See how our people work together to move us forward.

Together Ahead >

Our People

We are proud of the diverse, engaged, and collaborative team that we have built. Their combined skills, when brought together with the people we care for as our North star, result in growth, development, and better outcomes. We believe in fair and equitable pay, good benefits, work-life balance, training and development, and opportunities for growth — all within a safe, diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment.

Investing In Our Employees >

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Our Corporate Responsibility

Corporate responsibility is how we demonstrate accountability and invest in the long-term viability of our business. It’s all the ways we show our people, patients, and partners that we strive to make a positive impact on society and the environment. It’s delivering value in a way that supports a healthy society while addressing its needs and challenges. It’s ensuring patients receive the very best care, advancing sustainability efforts, and underpinned by responsible business management.

Working Together To Create Value>

How We Keep Our Staff Safe Against Covid-19

At Fresenius Medical Care we always prioritize the safety of our staff and patients. We’ve updated our recruiting process and workplace settings to help ensure the health and safety of our employees, candidates, and communities during coronavirus.

Learn more about our COVID-19 safety measures here>

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  • Fresenius Fraud Notice
  • DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
  • Recruitment Agency and Diversity
  • EEO IS THE LAW AND SUPPLEMENTAL PAY
  • ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS

As a company with over 70,000+ dedicated employees, Fresenius Medical Care AG is quite aware of the many scams that job seekers may face. If you receive any type of communication on behalf of Fresenius Medical Care AG that seems inappropriate or suspicious, we urge you to report this activity to:

Fresenius Medical Care AG maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

If you are a recruitment agency submitting a resume on behalf of a client:

Fresenius Medical Care AG only accepts resumes from agencies on the preferred supplier list and all third party searches require Human Resources approval. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system or to Fresenius Medical Care AG employees and/or Fresenius Medical Care AG Management. Fresenius Medical Care AG is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes or third party searches conducted without Human Resources approval.

If you are interested in applying for employment with Fresenius Medical Care AG and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact our dedicated Help Desk for assistance at (855) FMCNAHR.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.

If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Fresenius Accommodations team or call toll-free 855.362.6247.

Fresenius Fraud Notice

As a company with over 70,000+ dedicated employees, Fresenius Medical Care AG is quite aware of the many scams that job seekers may face. If you receive any type of communication on behalf of Fresenius Medical Care AG that seems inappropriate or suspicious, we urge you to report this activity to:

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

Fresenius Medical Care AG maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Recruitment Agency and Diversity

If you are a recruitment agency submitting a resume on behalf of a client:

Fresenius Medical Care AG only accepts resumes from agencies on the preferred supplier list and all third party searches require Human Resources approval. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system or to Fresenius Medical Care AG employees and/or Fresenius Medical Care AG Management. Fresenius Medical Care AG is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes or third party searches conducted without Human Resources approval.

If you are interested in applying for employment with Fresenius Medical Care AG and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact our dedicated Help Desk for assistance at (855) FMCNAHR.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.

EEO IS THE LAW AND SUPPLEMENTAL PAY

View the current Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision here.

ACCOMODATION REQUESTS

If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Fresenius Accommodations team or call toll-free 855.362.6247.

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Important information for candidates considering dialysis at Fresenius (2024)

FAQs

How to prepare for Fresenius interview? ›

Prepare in advance – Know the company and what we do, practice answers to common interview questions, review the job description, prepare any questions you know you have in advance, be prepared to provide specific examples when asked questions.

Why do you want to work for Fresenius? ›

I am drawn to the opportunity to work at freseniusmedicalcare.us because of the company's strong reputation in the healthcare industry and its commitment to providing high-quality care to patients. I am also impressed by the company's values and mission to improve the lives of those living with chronic kidney disease.

Why do you want to work with dialysis patients? ›

“Due to the chronicity of kidney disease, working with renal patients allows the nurse to form a long-lasting bond with the patient, often working with the patient and family from pre-dialysis to dialysis, transplant, and in some cases, palliative care,” Houle continued.

Is it better to work at DaVita or Fresenius? ›

DaVita scored higher in 5 areas: Culture & Values, Diversity & Inclusion, Career Opportunities, CEO Approval and Positive Business Outlook. Fresenius Medical Care scored higher in 3 areas: Overall Rating, Work-life balance and Compensation & Benefits. Both tied in 2 areas: Senior Management and Recommend to a friend.

Why should we hire you as a dialysis nurse? ›

Dialysis nurses may interact with challenging patients. Having a compassionate demeanor and an ability to solve problems can help you handle difficulties while working. To answer this question, recall a time at your previous workplace where you faced a problem and demonstrated your ability to find a resolution.

What are Fresenius core values? ›

Fresenius Medical Care - North America Values

Patients and Partners First. Honesty and Integrity. Quality And Compliance. Collaboration. Innovation.

Do you want to tell us anything else about yourself? ›

How to answer "Do you want to tell us anything else about you?"
  • Keep your answer short. One effective way to answer this question can be by keeping it short. ...
  • Tell the employer about who you are as a professional. ...
  • Highlight skills relevant to the position. ...
  • Explain why you want the position.

What are the challenges of Fresenius? ›

Risks related to changes in the healthcare market are of major importance to the Fresenius Group. The main risks are the financing of healthcare systems and the corresponding reimbursem*nt systems, as well as the development of new products and therapies.

How often does Fresenius give raises? ›

Raises are done after first 6 months & annually thereafter. Supposed to be annually, but they are very meager (0.5-2.5% MAX). They say you can get up to 3% but no one ever does- even if you have done well as an employee, go the extra mile, etc.

What makes a good candidate for dialysis? ›

Guidelines for doctors about when to start dialysis include kidney failure symptoms, problems controlling blood pressure, problems controlling fluid, and problems with nutrition. The guidelines suggest that if you are not having these problems, you can wait to have dialysis until your eGFR is 6 mL/min.

What makes you the perfect candidate for dialysis technician? ›

Technical Competence: Dialysis technicians must possess strong technical skills and proficiency in operating and maintaining dialysis equipment, machines, and water treatment systems to perform dialysis treatments safely, accurately, and effectively.

What questions are asked in a dialysis interview? ›

General interview questions for dialysis technicians
  • Tell me about yourself .
  • Where did you go to school?
  • What made you decide to look for a new job?
  • How did you learn about this opportunity?
  • Have you always worked in healthcare?
  • What do you enjoy about working in healthcare?
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Which dialysis company is the best? ›

Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA is the leading provider of products and services for people with chronic kidney failure in the world.

Who is bigger, Fresenius or DaVita? ›

The top 10 are: Fresenius Medical Care N.A., based in Waltham, Massachusetts, with 70,000 employees and 184,000 patients. DaVita Kidney Care, based in Denver, with more than 65,000 employees and 181,800 patients. U.S. Renal Care, Plano, Texas, with more than 5,600 employees and 24,000 patients.

Which dialysis company pays the most for RN? ›

Top paying companies in Healthcare for Dialysis Rn are DaVita, DaVita Medical Group, and Fresenius Medical Care.
  • DaVita$99,233/yr.
  • DaVita Medical Group$98,588/yr.
  • Fresenius Medical Care$94,183/yr.
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What is the dress code for Fresenius employees? ›

Casual clothing is ok.

What are the interview questions for dialysis technician? ›

Interview Questions With Sample Answers
  • Have you worked as a dialysis technician before? ...
  • What steps do you take to comfort patients coming for treatment? ...
  • How do you stay updated with the latest developments in the field? ...
  • According to you, what is the most important quality for dialysis technicians?

What is the new strategy and clear focus of Fresenius? ›

Our new corporate structure places a clear focus on our Operating Companies Fresenius Kabi and Fresenius Helios. Both businesses have attractive market positions and excellent opportunities for profitable growth. Clear structures and responsibilities were also defined with the initiation of a new operating model.

What is the dress code for Fresenius Kabi? ›

Fresenius Kabi has a "Dress for your Day" policy for any lab workers including anyone in the chemistry and microbiology department. This means that unless you have a meeting with someone high up, or are specifically told to dress formally on a certain day, it is casual dress code.

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