What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospital Corpsman position at U.S. Navy?
Hospital Corpsmen (HM) assist health care professionals in providing medical care to Navy personnel and their families. They may function as clinical or specialty technicians, medical administrative personnel and healthcare providers at medical treatment facilities. Specifically, Hospital Corpsmen may be called upon to:
- Perform emergency medical treatment on SEALs, Seabees, Marines and other military personnel injured in the field, as well as on Sailors aboard ships or aircraft
- 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
- Conduct physical examinations and assisting in the treatment of diseases and injuries
- Supervise sanitation and safety conditions in the workplace
- 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, women’s health and more
Absolutely no prior knowledge or job experience required in order to apply!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $1,695.00 - $2,160.00 per month
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay:
- Signing bonus
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Security clearance:
- Confidential (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: Multiple Locations