Job description
The Healthcare Specialist is primarily responsible for providing emergency medical treatment at point of wounding on the battlefield, limited primary care, and health protection and evacuation from a point of injury or illness.
Job Duties:
- Administer emergency medical treatment to battlefield casualties
- Assist with outpatient and inpatient care and treatment
- Instruct Soldier's on Combat Lifesaver/First Responder training course
- Manage Soldier's medical readiness, medical supplies and equipment
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
- Patient-care techniques
- Emergency medical techniques
- Advanced medical care
- Plaster-casting techniques
- Enjoy helping and caring for others
- Ability to communicate effectively and work under stressful conditions
- Interest in chemistry, biology, psychology, general science and algebra
- High attention to detail
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with civilian hospitals, clinics, nursing homes or rehabilitation centers. With a combat medic specialist background, you may consider a career as an emergency medical technician, medical assistant, a medication aide or physician’s assistant.
Soldiers in this MOS must also obtain certification from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians at the EMT level or higher.
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This opportunity comes with:
- Competitive pay.
- Free medical care.
- Free housing and leadership development.
- You are also afforded the opportunity of up to $86,000 for college.
Our team is willing to help all who meet or can meet, our criteria, which includes passing the (ASVAB) .
- Must have an interest in joining the Army.
- 17 to 34 years old.
- Must be able to meet height/weight requirements *See calculator below. (https://www.goarmy.com/soldier-life/fitness-and-nutrition/components-of-fitness/body-composition.html).
- No tattoos on hands, face, or above the neck (ring tattoos are acceptable).
- No history of a felony level offense or DUI.
- No major medical procedures that would prohibit you from service (please feel free to ask specific questions).
About ArmyRec SUFFOLK:
James River Army Recruiting Company operates out of our headquarters in James River, VA with recruiting stations in Denbigh, VA; Suffolk, VA; Williamsburg, VA; Newport news, VA.We have over 150 career opportunities within the US Army and Army Reserves, with most offering both part-time and full-time positions! With a competitive salary and benefits, the US Army can help you get real-world experience in the field YOU CHOOSE, all while helping with the financial burden of college. Gain a competitive edge over your peers with a career in the US Army or US Army Reserves!
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