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Why Work at UW Medical Center?

Top ranked. Innovative. Dedicated to education and breakthrough research. A pioneer in medical high tech. It's easy to see why employees at the University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC) take pride in their award-winning institution. Join this dedicated team and be a part of one of the nation's Best Hospitals (US News and World Report).

Award Winner. What is it like to be part of such a highly rated, award-winning institution? Consider these notices, just for starters.

  • US News and World Report ranks UWMC among the nation's Best Hospitals.
  • The National Institutes of Health place UWMC's biomedical research among their top three schools for funding awards.
  • Long-term kidney dialysis, Doppler ultrasound, and new diagnostics for heart disease are just some examples of the breakthroughs pioneered by UWMC.
  • UWMC is the first hospital in the country to achieve Magnet Hospital certification (the highest honor awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center).
  • Four Nobel Laureates serve as faculty members.

Location, Location, Location. It's true. The University of Washington Medical Center offers its employees the perfect location. From the banks of the Montlake Cut, UWMC overlooks serene Lake Washington to the east and bustling Lake Union to the west. Nearby, the famous Burke-Gilman trail beckons you for a stroll, bicycle ride, or jog. For lunch, take your pick at one of the many neighborhood eateries. To the south, sunlight glints off the waves of Puget Sound. In the distance, the breathtaking presence of the Olympic Mountains. “Location, location, location.” That repetitive phrase rings true here at UWMC. For more about the Northwest, visit Washington by the Numbers.

A Beneficial Life. It’s rewarding to see your work benefit the community, and the world. At the UWMC, staff members find their University of Washington employment benefits equally rewarding. In addition to tuition exemption, UWMC employees enjoy membership at UW athletic facilities, the award-winning UPASS transportation program, and discounts on the latest in local art, culture, and sports. For more about the rewards of a career at UWMC, visit benefits.