Military Service

ABOUT

The Navy relies on exceptional medical personnel to keep our servicemen and women healthy. As a Hospital Corpsman, you'll get to try your hand at just about everything while making a huge difference for the Sailors you serve.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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
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

PAY AND BENEFITS

From the day you start, you'll receive:

Competitive salary
Potential to earn a bonus upon enlistment
Free health insurance
Free housing
A retirement plan
Paid training
College credit

EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

Navy College Program and Tuition Assistance
Post-9/11 GI Bill, up to 100% tuition
Professional credentials and certifications
College credit hours toward a bachelor's or associate degree through the American Council on Education

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

U.S. citizen or equivalent
High school graduate or equivalent
17 years of age or older

General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you're currently serving, whether you've served beforeor whether you've never served before.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

As a Hospital Corpsman, you have the most diverse range of work environments available in the Navy. Your job will likely take you all over the world-and far out of your comfort zone. 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.

PART-TIME OPPORTUNITIES

Serving part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Hospital Corpsmen in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes.

Take a moment to learn more about the general roles and responsibilities of Navy Reserve Sailors.

This job requires military service with a contract as a commissioned officer in the Navy. The application is for a specific position within the Navy.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:
Continuing education credits
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Paid training
Schedule:
Day shift
Evening shift
Night shift
Overnight shift

Work Location: On the road