U.S. Army Health Care Specialist

About the role

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.

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

• 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training
• 16 weeks of Advanced Individual Training

Skills

• 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

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.

Benefits

• Earn up to $40,000 in cash bonuses just for enlisting under certain Military Occupational Specialties
• Competitive pay
• Free medical care
• Free housing
• Limited leadership development
• Up to $86,000 for college

Pay

Competitive pay

Schedule

Part-time

Qualifications

• Must have an interest in joining the Army
• Must be between 17 and 34 years old
• Must be able to meet height/weight requirements
• 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

Requirements

• Must pass the ASVAB