Health Care Specialist (Medic)

U.S. Army South Bay
Mountain View, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/17/2021 CLOSED ON 2/16/2022

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Care Specialist (Medic) position at U.S. Army South Bay?

***THIS JOB IS FOR THE UNITED STATES ARMY OR ARMY RESERVES***

Health Care Specialist

Overview

The health care specialist is primarily responsible for providing emergency medical treatment, limited primary care, and health protection and evacuation from a point of injury or illness.

Job Duties

  • Administer emergency medical treatment to battlefield casualties
  • Assist with outpatient and inpatient care and treatment
  • Prepare blood samples for laboratory analysis
  • Prepare patients, operating rooms, equipment and supplies for surgery

Training

Job training for an health care specialist specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 16 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction.

Some of the skills you’ll learn are:

  • Patient care techniques
  • Emergency medical techniques
  • Methods of sterilizing surgical equipment
  • Plaster-casting techniques

Helpful Skills

  • Interest in helping and caring for others
  • Ability to communicate effectively and work under stressful conditions
  • Interest in chemistry, biology, psychology, general science and algebra
  • High attention to detail

Compensation

Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time. Learn more about total compensation.

Education Benefits

In the Army, qualified students can earn full-tuition, merit-based scholarships, allowances for books and fees, plus an annual stipend for living expenses. Learn more about education benefits.

Future Civilian Careers

The skills you learn will help prepare you with civilian hospitals, clinics, nursing homes or rehabilitation centers. With a health care specialist background, you may consider a career as an emergency medical technician, medical assistant, medication aide or physician assistant.

***THIS JOB IS FOR THE UNITED STATES ARMY OR ARMY RESERVES***

Qualifications and Skills

· High School Diploma or GED

· Height / Weight Requirements (Call For More Information)

· Age: 17-34

· US Citizen or Green Card Holder

· Drug Free and in Good Moral Standing

Benefits

· Free College

· 30 Days A Year Vacation Time

· 20 Year Retirement Plan

· Free Medical

· Annual Pay Raise

· Housing Allowance

· Food Allowance

· Coast of Living Allowance

· VA Home Loans

· Sign-On Bonuses Up to $40,000

· FULL Medical Coverage Including Dental, Life Insurance and Retirement

· More Than 150 Positions Available In Medical Field, Computer, Construction and Many More

· QUICK PROMOTION OPPORTUNITIES, FROM ENTRY LEVEL TO PROFESSIONALS**

· NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED, GET PAY WHILE TRAINING FOR YOUR JOB!!!

· ACCELERATED NATURILAZATION FOR I-551 CARD HOLDERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $34,345.00 - $91,126.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple Locations

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