Combat Medic Specialist

About the role

As a Combat Medic Specialist, you’ll deliver emergency medical care in high-pressure situations, from accidents and natural disasters to military training and operations. You’ll assess injuries, stabilize patients, and make critical medical decisions under extreme conditions. You’ll also train other Soldiers in first aid and provide ongoing medical support on base.

Responsibilities

• Deliver emergency medical care in high-pressure situations (accidents, natural disasters, military training, operations)
• Assess injuries and stabilize patients
• Make critical medical decisions under extreme conditions
• Train other Soldiers in first aid
• Provide ongoing medical support on base

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident with a valid Green Card
• 17 to 42 Years Old
• High School Diploma or GED
• Meet qualifications to work in a medical setting
• Meet Tattoo Guidelines
• No Major Law Violations
• 68 Nationally Recognized Certifications Available
• 10 weeks of Basic Training
• 16 weeks of Advanced Individual Training
• ASVAB Score: Skilled Technical (ST) (minimum 101)

Qualifications

The Army Civilian Acquired Skills Program (ACASP) can reduce the length of your initial training and streamline your assignment process so you can start your Army career sooner. Prior skills or experience relating to this career may put you in position to join the Army at a higher rank, earn more pay, and obtain leadership positions quicker. Work with a recruiter to get started.

Skills

• Emergency Care
• Patient Care
• Instructing & Training