U.S. Army Health Care Specialist

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If you're interested in healthcare as a profession, being a Soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve as a Healthcare Specialist might be right for you. Serve part-time in the Newport News, VA area. You'll gain experience and money for school for your commitment of one weekend a month. Based on your qualifications, you may be eligible for service in the Army as an Enlisted Soldier or an Army Officer in your spare time.

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

Training

Job training for a healthcare specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 16 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, including practice in-patient care.

Some Of The Skills You'll Learn Are

Helpful Skills

Future Civilian Careers

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.

Earn Cash For In Demand Jobs

You could earn up to $40,000 in cash bonuses just for enlisting under certain Military Occupational Specialties.

This Opportunity Comes With

Our team is willing to help all who meet or can meet, our criteria, which includes passing the (ASVAB) .

Eligibility

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About U.S. Army

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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