Medical Support
Company: Navy
Location: Richardson
Posted on: September 17, 2023
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Job Description:
ABOUT Medical 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. RESPONSIBILITIES Hospital 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 Hospital
Corpsman Advanced Technical Field (HM-ATF) Those in the Hospital
Corpsman Advanced Technical Field go beyond the duties of Hospital
Corpsmen, working in austere and challenging environments while
saving lives. Each of the three classifications has its own
responsibilities: SPECIAL AMPHIBIOUS RECONNAISSANCE CORPSMAN (SARC)
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 SEARCH AND RESCUE MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
(SMT) 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 DEEP SEA DIVING MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
(DMT) 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 WORK
ENVIRONMENT In medical support, you have the most diverse range of
work environments in the Navy. Your job will likely take you all
over the world-and far out of your comfort zone. Hospital Corpsman
(HM) As a Hospital Corpsman, 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 the sea. You will work alongside
Navy nurses and other medical professionals to be trained as a
skilled first responder, whether your skills are needed bedside or
in the field. Hospital Corpsman Advanced Technical Field (HM-ATF)
If you choose to go the Hospital Corpsman Advanced Technical Field
route, you will work in extreme and sometimes dangerous conditions.
From deep sea diving to combat missions to flying up in MH-60 Romeo
helicopters, you will train outside the realm of conventional
military forces to prepare for any mission. You may work
independent of a physician or under supervision in this program.
TRAINING & ADVANCEMENT Hospital Corpsman (HM) After you attend Boot
Camp, you'll report to Fort Sam Houston, TX to attend "A" school
for 14 weeks. Here, you'll develop a working knowledge of basic
principles and techniques of patient care and first aid procedures
in preparation for your first assignment. Throughout your career,
you'll have ample opportunity to gain advanced medical skills from
radiology, to physical therapy, to dental care, to heart surgery.
These skills will be necessary to maintain the physical health, and
on occasion, save the lives of Sailors and Marines across the
fleet. You could even deploy overseas with the Marines as a Fleet
Marine Force Corpsman, which requires specialty training. Hospital
Corpsman Advanced Technical Field (HM-ATF) After Boot Camp, you'll
report to Fort Sam Houston, TX to attend "A" school for 14 weeks.
Here, you'll develop a working knowledge of basic principles and
techniques of patient care and first aid procedures. After Corpsman
"A" School, HM-ATF candidates track to one of three advanced
training paths: SPECIAL AMPHIBIOUS RECONNAISSANCE CORPSMAN PIPELINE
(121 WEEKS LONG) Areas of training include but are not limited to
basic reconnaissance, airborne operations, combatant diving,
demolitions, clinical diagnostics, advanced paramedical skills,
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), basic surgical anesthesia,
basic veterinary medicine and basic dental exams SEARCH AND RESCUE
MEDICAL TECH PIPELINE (27 WEEKS LONG) Areas of training include but
are not limited to advanced fluid resuscitation, administration and
management of Advanced Life Support medications, use of emergency
medical equipment, rescue and recovery devices and patient handling
MEDICAL DEEP SEA DIVING TECH PIPELINE (28 WEEKS LONG) Areas of
training include but are not limited to diving physics, scuba and
surface-supplied air diving, recognition and treatment of diving
related illnesses Automatic promotion opportunities are available
but are competitive and based on completion of pipeline. It's also
important to note that specialized training received and work
experience gained in the course of service can lead to valuable
credentialing and occupational opportunities in related fields.
Post-Service Opportunities There's no better way to begin a
successful career in healthcare than by serving in the medical
support division of America's Navy. You'll receive training in
everything from surgery to radiology, physical therapy to
respiratory medicine, and more. Beyond this, you'll have many
opportunities to get the hands-on experience and credentials
medical assistants require in the civilian world. EDUCATION
OPPORTUNITIES Beyond offering access to professional credentials
and certifications, Navy training in the field of medical support
can translate to credit hours toward a bachelor's or associate
degree through the American Council on Education. You may continue
your education through: Navy College Program and Tuition Assistance
Post-9/11 GI Bill QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS General
qualifications may vary depending upon whether you're currently
serving, whether you've served before or whether you've never
served before. Any illegal involvement with drugs may be
disqualifying. Hospital Corpsman (HM) To become a Hospital Corpsman
you must have U.S. citizenship, a high school diploma or
equivalent, normal color perception, vision correctable to 20/20
and meet eligibility requirements for a security clearance.
Hospital Corpsman Advanced Technical Field (HM-ATF) If you go the
Hospital Corpsman Technical Field route, you must have U.S.
citizenship, a high school diploma or equivalent, normal color
perception, vision correctable to 20/20 and meet eligibility
requirements for a security clearance. Additionally, you should: 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
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