Health Care Specialist Combat Medic

United States Army Mid-Atlantic Recruiting Battalion; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Growth

Diverse Opportunities

Community Support

Job summary

The United States Army Mid-Atlantic Recruiting Battalion is seeking a Health Care Specialist / Combat Medic. This important role involves assessing patient care in clinical and tactical environments, providing emergency care at the battlefield, and ensuring comprehensive treatments by collaborating with healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities include diagnosis, patient monitoring, and creating treatment plans tailored to individual needs. Ideal candidates should have relevant medical training and a strong commitment to patient education and wellness promotion.

Qualifications

• Must assess patients' medical histories and symptoms.
• Experience in providing emergency medical care.
• Ability to educate patients on health conditions.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose common illnesses and conditions.
• Monitor patients' progress and adjust treatment plans.
• Promote wellness through routine check-ups.

Skills

Patient assessment

Emergency medical treatment

Health education

Monitoring patients

Education

Relevant medical training

Job description

Health Care Specialist Combat Medic United States Army

The Health Care Specialist / Combat Medic (MOS 68W) is the primary Health Care representative for the United States Army in both clinical and tactical environments. The Healthcare Specialist in a clinic typically plays a vital role in patient care. They assess patients' medical histories, symptoms, and health conditions to determine appropriate care. They often work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and comprehensive treatments. In tactical/combat environments, they provide emergency medical treatment at the point of wounding on the battlefield, limited primary care, and health protection and evacuation from the point of injury to a central medical facility.

Why The U.S. Army

• Professional Growth: Engage in continued learning, training, and career advancement opportunities.
• Diverse Opportunities: From combat medic specialists to medical officers, choose a role that fits your passion and expertise.
• Community: Join a tight-knit community prioritizing camaraderie, service, and mutual support.

Job Duties

• Diagnosis: Healthcare specialists, such as nurse practitioners or physician assistants, can diagnose common illnesses and conditions.
• Monitoring: They monitor patients' progress, adjust treatment plans as necessary, and educate patients on managing their health conditions.
• Preventive Care: Promote wellness and preventive care by conducting routine check-ups, vaccinations, and health screenings.
• Follow-up: Schedule and conduct follow-up appointments to track patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Patient Education: Provide patients with information about their conditions, medications, and lifestyle changes to improve their health and instruct soldiers on Combat Life Savers/First Responder procedures.

Treatment Planning: They develop treatment plans, prescribe medications, recommend therapies or interventions based on the patient's needs, and manage the Soldier's medical readiness, medical supplies, and equipment.