Healthcare

Company: US NAVY
Location: Port Huron
Posted on: January 5, 2022

Job Description:

The Navy relies on exceptional medical personnel to keep our servicemen and women healthy. As aHospital Corpsman, youll get to try your hand at just about everything while making a huge differencefor the Sailors you serve.RESPONSIBILITIESHospital Corpsmen (HM) assist health care professionals in providing medical care to Navy personneland their families. They may function as clinical or specialty technicians, medical administrativepersonnel and healthcare providers at medical treatment facilities. Specifically, Hospital Corpsmen maybe called upon to: Perform emergency medical treatment on SEALs, Seabees, Marines and other military personnelinjured in the field, as well as on Sailors aboard ships or aircraft Perform emergency dental treatment as well as construct dental crowns and bridges, processdental X-rays and operate X-ray equipment Serve as an operating room technician for general and specialized surgery Help administer a wide range of preventive care and medications, including immunizations andintravenous fluids Conduct physical examinations and assisting in the treatment of diseases and injuries Maintain patient treatment records, conduct research and perform clinical tests Assist Navy Physicians and Nurses in a variety of medical fields, including, but not limited to:radiology, physical therapy, phlebotomy, dental, surgery, family medicine, pathology, womenshealth and morePAY AND BENEFITSFrom the day you start, youll receive: Competitive salary Potential to earn a bonus upon enlistment Free health insurance Free housing A retirement plan Paid training College creditEDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES Navy College Program and Tuition Assistance Post-9/11 GI Bill, up to 100% tuition Professional credentials and certifications College credit hours toward a bachelors or associate degree through the American Council onEducationQUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS U.S. citizen or equivalent High school graduate or equivalent 17 years of age or olderGeneral qualifications may vary depending upon whether youre currently serving, whether youveserved before or whether youve never served before.WORK ENVIRONMENTAs a Hospital Corpsman, you have the most diverse range of work environments available in the Navy.Your job will likely take you all over the worldand far out of your comfort zone. As a HospitalCorpsman, you could be assigned to a Navy medical treatment facility, like an on-base hospital or clinic.You could also work on an aircraft carrier in the middle of the ocean or a submarine in the depths of thesea.PART-TIME OPPORTUNITIESServing part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drillingand training periods. During monthly drilling, Hospital Corpsmen in the Navy Reserve typically work at alocation close to their homes.Take a moment to learn more about the general roles and responsibilities of Navy Reserve Sailors.Required qualifications:17 years or olderLegally authorized to work in the United StatesDrug screening

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