U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman

Job Description

Full Job Description: THIS IS FOR ENLISTMENT IN THE US NAVY. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract. NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. REQUIRED: Green card holder or U.S. Citizen. Basic English is required. 17-41 years old. High School or GED Diploma is preferred, but not required.  Position Overview: Hospital Corpsmen (HM) serve ashore and afloat and with Marine Corps and Joint Services; assist in the prevention and treatment of disease, disability, and injury using medical aid and preventive medicine procedures; assist in the prevention and treatment of dental conditions; assist with physical examinations; provide patient care and assist in the administration of medicinal and parenteral solutions; perform general laboratory, pharmacy, and other patient support services; assist in the administrative supply and accounting procedures within medical departments; serve as sole medical personnel or battlefield Corpsman while assigned to field/operational units; perform Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC); instruct medical and non-medical personnel in medical aid, self-aid, personal hygiene, and health records maintenance; assist in the transportation of the sick and injured; provide assistance in the maintenance of environmental and occupational health standards; assist in the prevention and treatment of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) casualties and other contingencies; perform specialized functions within the operational forces, clinical specialties, and administrative departments and may be assigned independent of a Medical provider; and perform supervisory, technical, planning, and management functions in support of medical readiness and quality healthcare delivery. There are 101 credentials closely related to the tasks performed in this Rating that may be attainable as soon as Class “A” technical school has been completed. Sailors can take advantage of thes