Healthcare Specialist Job at Go Army Landstown, Virginia Beach, VA

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  • Go Army Landstown
  • Virginia Beach, VA

Job Description

Overview:

As a Healthcare Specialist, you will administer emergency medical care in the field in both combat and humanitarian situations. You will serve as a first responder and triage illnesses and injuries to save lives. You will also train other Soldiers in lifesaver/first responder courses.

Job Duties:

  • Administer emergency medical treatment to battlefield casualties.
  • Assist with outpatient and inpatient care and treatment.
  • Prepare blood samples for laboratory analysis.
  • Prepare patients, operating rooms, equipment, and supplies for surgery.


Requirements:

Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you.

B asic eligibility:

  • Age at least 17-42 years old
  • Minimum high school diploma or GED.
  • Citizen of the United States or green card holder.
  • No major financial issues.
  • No major medical issues.
  • No major criminal issues.

Training:

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

Some of the skills you will learn are:

  • Patient care techniques.
  • Emergency medical techniques.
  • Methods of sterilizing surgical equipment.
  • Plaster-casting techniques.


Required ASVAB Score(s):

  • General Technical (GT): 107
  • Skilled Technical (ST): 101

Compensation:

Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and 30 days paid vacation. Learn more about total compensation .

Earn Cash For In-Demand Jobs:

You could earn up to $40,000 in cash bonuses just for enlisting under certain Military Occupational Specialties. Visit Jobs in Demand to see if this job qualifies for an enlistment bonus.

Education Benefits:

In the U.S. Army, qualified students can earn full tuition, merit-based scholarships, allowances for books and fees, plus an annual stipend for living expenses. Learn more about education benefits .

Future Civilian Careers:

The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career as an emergency medical technician, medical assistant, medication aid, or physician’s assistant. With continued study, you may qualify for certification with the national registry of emergency medical technicians as a first responder.

For more information please call at (757) 636-3921.

Job Tags

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