What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Support position at Navy?
ABOUTMedical emergencies happen and we need people who can take charge when they do. Whether you’re in a hospital or clinical setting, on a ship or submarine, or out in the field alongside fellow Sailors or Marines, you will use advanced medical training to save lives. The bravest fighters in the world put their lives in your hands. And it’s your job to ensure they have the care they need.RESPONSIBILITIESHospital Corpsmen (HM)
- Perform emergency medical treatment on SEALs, Seabees, Marines and other military personnel injured in the field
- Perform emergency dental treatment as well as construct dental crowns and bridges, process dental 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 and intravenous fluids
- Maintain patient treatment records, conduct research and perform clinical tests
- Provide advanced medical care and operational services for Marine Reconnaissance, USMC Special Operations Forces and Special Operations Command personnel
- Engage as a team member in direct action, special reconnaissance, foreign internal defense, irregular and unconventional warfare
- Rescue patients and deliver emergency care from the back of a helicopter
- Perform aircrew duties and En Route Care (ERC) for routine illness and emergent patients
- Support Search and Rescue (SAR), tactical evacuation (TECEVAC), Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC), casualty evacuation (CASEVAC) and Combat Search & Rescue (CSAR) for Navy and Marine Corps Aviation
- Provide basic medicine and assist medical officers in prevention and treatment of diving related illnesses, injuries associated with deep sea diving and hyperbaric conditions
- Operate, test and repair all USN diving equipment
- Perform underwater inspections, harbor/port/ship security inspections, conduct ordnance searches, rescue personnel, engage in special warfare and small boat operations
- Operate Swimmer Delivery Vehicle Dry-Deck Shelter system and submarine Lock-in/Lock-out systems
- Navy College Program and Tuition Assistance
- Post-9/11 GI Bill
- Be 28 years or younger
- Agree to a minimum 6-year enlistment obligation
- Undergo a Physical Screening Test (PST) and meet the following minimum standards:
- Swim: 12:30 (1.5 miles)
- Sit-ups: 50
- Push-ups: 50
- Pull-ups: 10
- Run: 10:30 (500 yd / 450m)
- Meet standards for Student Naval Aviator (SNA)
- Have the intelligence, maturity and ability to carry out the physical demands of combat while simultaneously learning medical procedures and methodologies
- Have good communication skills, writing and arithmetic ability, manual dexterity and a good memory
- Have a sincere interest in providing general health care
- Be resourceful, dependable and trustworthy
Recommended Skills
- Arithmetics
- Aviation
- Clinical Works
- Communication
- Creativity
- Diseases And Disorders
Salary : $16 - $26
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