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    MedStar Washington Hospital Center Reviews

    Updated May 6, 2018
    159 reviews

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    MedStar Washington Hospital Center President John Sullivan
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    62 Ratings

    159 Employee Reviews

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    Pros

    • I learned a lot here; good pay, good benefits; cafeteria serves good food; very diverse staff (in 14 reviews)

    • Awesome Schedule, Good Pay, Great Benefits, Great Co-Workers (in 10 reviews)

    Cons

    • Very money conscious, short staffed a lot of the time (in 6 reviews)

    • Mid-level and upper management are completely disconnected from patient care (in 5 reviews)

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    1. "review"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Washington, DC
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Washington, DC
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at MedStar Washington Hospital Center full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      excellent place to work overall from my experience

      Cons

      none. At this point in my career, i think all is fine

      Advice to Management

      keep doing what you are doing

      MedStar Washington Hospital Center Response

      May 9, 2018 – Sr. Reputation Management Specialist

      Thank you for taking the time to provide us with positive feedback about your employment experience at MedStar Health. We strive to treat each individual, those we serve and those with whom we work... More

    2. "Echo Tech at Physicians Office Building"

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      Former Employee - Echocardiographer in Washington, DC
      Former Employee - Echocardiographer in Washington, DC
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at MedStar Washington Hospital Center full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Personable, helpful employees and a clean and well organized facility.

      Cons

      The influx of patients at times can be chaotic.

      Advice to Management

      Seek to promote internally more often,.

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    3. "great place to work"

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      Former Employee - Pct
      Former Employee - Pct
      Recommends
      Negative Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at MedStar Washington Hospital Center full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      teach you alot
      alot of room from growth
      union representation

      Cons

      rude nurses
      sometimes the nurses are not helpful

    4. "Medical assistant"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Negative Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at MedStar Washington Hospital Center full-time

      Pros

      Good pay and good benefits

      Cons

      Management is very inconsistent and don't like to work with long time employees

    5. "Staff RN"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      Pros

      Great resources for advancement in nursing.

      Cons

      Complex patient diagnoses being in inner city.

      MedStar Washington Hospital Center Response

      Mar 30, 2018 – Sr. Reputation Management Specialist

      Thank you for taking the time to provide us with positive feedback about your employment experience at MedStar Health. We strive to treat each individual, those we serve and those with whom we work... More

    6. "Pharmacist"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at MedStar Washington Hospital Center full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Time off from work is great

      Cons

      Parking can sometimes be a headache

      MedStar Washington Hospital Center Response

      Mar 28, 2018 – Sr. Reputation Management Specialist

      Thank you for taking the time to provide us with positive feedback about your employment experience at MedStar Health. We strive to treat each individual, those we serve and those with whom we work... More

    7. "Reasons why diversity and inclusion is a farce at MWHC"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Doesn't Recommend
      Disapproves of CEO

      I have been working at MedStar Washington Hospital Center full-time

      Pros

      Big hospital system and very well-known.

      Cons

      Poor management, dripping in systemic racism, difficulty for minorities to reach senior leadership positions.

      Advice to Management

      Don’t ask applicants about their political party affiliation or tell your minority applicants that systems of oppression don’t exist.

    8. "Clinical"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at MedStar Washington Hospital Center full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Good lace to learn about high acuity patiens

      Cons

      Lots of beurocratic process and plenty of personalities to contend with.

      MedStar Washington Hospital Center Response

      Mar 28, 2018 – Sr. Reputation Management Specialist

      Thank you for taking the time to provide us with feedback about your employment experience at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. We strive to treat each individual, those we serve and those with... More

    9. Helpful (1)

      "I enjoy the employees i work with, they offer good tuition reimbursement"

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      Current Employee - Therapist in Washington, DC
      Current Employee - Therapist in Washington, DC
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at MedStar Washington Hospital Center full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Wonderful colleagues, enjoy my clients, live the work i do

      Cons

      Spread way too thin, responsible for more than any individual can handle, medstar lacks ethical practices

      Advice to Management

      They should be less greedy, realize they need to show appreciation to employees who benefit their company

    10. "Not very good."

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      Current Employee - Or RN in Washington, DC
      Current Employee - Or RN in Washington, DC
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at MedStar Washington Hospital Center full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      They help people get well

      Cons

      They do not treat their employees well

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