Medical Support
Company: Navy
Location: Glendale
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
(h2(ABOUT(/h2((p(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.(/p((hr/((h2(RESPONSIBILITIES(/h2((h3(Hospital Corpsmen
(HM)(/h3((ol((li(Perform emergency medical treatment on SEALs,
Seabees, Marines and other military personnel injured in the
field(/li((li(Perform emergency dental treatment as well as
construct dental crowns and bridges, process dental X-rays and
operate X-ray equipment(/li((li(Serve as an operating room
technician for general and specialized surgery(/li((li(Help
administer a wide range of preventive care and medications,
including immunizations and intravenous fluids(/li((li(Maintain
patient treatment records, conduct research and perform clinical
tests(/li((/ol((h3(Hospital Corpsman Advanced Technical Field
(HM-ATF)(/h3((p(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:(/p((p((b(SPECIAL
AMPHIBIOUS RECONNAISSANCE CORPSMAN (SARC)(/b((/p((ol((li(Provide
advanced medical care and operational services for Marine
Reconnaissance, USMC Special Operations Forces and Special
Operations Command personnel(/li((li(Engage as a team member in
direct action, special reconnaissance, foreign internal defense,
irregular and unconventional warfare(/li((/ol((p((b(SEARCH AND
RESCUE MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (SMT)(/b((/p((ol((li(Rescue patients and
deliver emergency care from the back of a
helicopter(/li((li(Perform aircrew duties and En Route Care (ERC)
for routine illness and emergent patients(/li((li(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(/li((/ol((p((b(DEEP SEA
DIVING MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (DMT)(/b((/p((ol((li(Provide basic
medicine and assist medical officers in prevention and treatment of
diving related illnesses, injuries associated with deep sea diving
and hyperbaric conditions(/li((li(Operate, test and repair all USN
diving equipment(/li((li(Perform underwater inspections,
harbor/port/ship security inspections, conduct ordnance searches,
rescue personnel, engage in special warfare and small boat
operations(/li((li(Operate Swimmer Delivery Vehicle Dry-Deck
Shelter system and submarine Lock-in/Lock-out
systems(/li((/ol((hr/((h2(WORK ENVIRONMENT(/h2((p(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.(/p((h3(Hospital Corpsman (HM)(/h3((p(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.(/p((h3(Hospital Corpsman Advanced Technical Field
(HM-ATF)(/h3((p(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.(/p((hr/((h2(TRAINING & ADVANCEMENT(/h2((h3(Hospital
Corpsman (HM)(/h3((p(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.(/p((h3(Hospital
Corpsman Advanced Technical Field (HM-ATF)(/h3((p(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:(/p((p((b(SPECIAL AMPHIBIOUS RECONNAISSANCE
CORPSMAN PIPELINE (121 WEEKS LONG)(/b((/p((p(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(/p((p((b(SEARCH AND RESCUE MEDICAL TECH PIPELINE (27
WEEKS LONG)(/b((/p((p(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(/p((p((b(MEDICAL DEEP SEA DIVING TECH PIPELINE (28 WEEKS
LONG)(/b((/p((p(Areas of training include but are not limited to
diving physics, scuba and surface-supplied air diving, recognition
and treatment of diving related illnesses(/p((p(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.(/p((h3(Post-Service
Opportunities(/h3(
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.
(hr/((h2(EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES(/h2((p(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:(/p((ol((li(Navy
College Program and Tuition Assistance(/li((li(Post-9/11 GI
Bill(/li((/ol((hr/((h2(QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS(/h2((p(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.(/p((h3(Hospital Corpsman (HM)(/h3((p(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.(/p((h3(Hospital Corpsman Advanced Technical Field
(HM-ATF)(/h3((p(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.(/p((p(Additionally, you should:(/p((ol((li(Be 28 years
or younger(/li((li(Agree to a minimum 6-year enlistment
obligation(/li((li(Undergo a Physical Screening Test (PST) and meet
the following minimum standards:(/li((ol((li(Swim: 12:30 (1.5
miles)(/li((li(Sit-ups: 50(/li((li(Push-ups: 50(/li((li(Pull-ups:
10(/li((li(Run: 10:30 (500 yd / 450m)(/li((/ol((li(Meet standards
for Student Naval Aviator (SNA)(/li((li(Have the intelligence,
maturity and ability to carry out the physical demands of combat
while simultaneously learning medical procedures and
methodologies(/li((li(Have good communication skills, writing and
arithmetic ability, manual dexterity and a good memory(/li((li(Have
a sincere interest in providing general health care(/li((li(Be
resourceful, dependable and trustworthy(/li((/ol(
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