Medical Support
Company: Navy
Location: Lawrence
Posted on: January 14, 2021
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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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