Health Care Specialist / Combat Medic (US Army)

US Army Recruiting Office Norfolk; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the U.S. Army as a Combat Medic Specialist, providing emergency medical care in various situations while training fellow Soldiers. This role offers extensive benefits, including enlistment bonuses, education aids, and extensive training programs, positioned within a supportive military structure.

Benefits

Up to $20,000 enlistment bonuses

30 days vacation with pay per year

Additional living expenses for dependents

Clothing and food allowance

Centralized Education and Financial Advisors

Travel opportunities

Qualifications

• Healthy, good physical condition, and no felony offenses.
• 10 weeks of Basic Training and 16 weeks of Advanced Individual Training.

Responsibilities

• Administer emergency medical care in combat and humanitarian situations.
• Train other Soldiers in lifesaver/first responder courses.

Skills

Emergency Medical Care

Instructing & Training

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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

General Qualifications :

• Must have an interest in joining the Army.
• Healthy and in good physical condition.
• In good moral standing with no felony-level offenses.
• Must be able to meet height / weight standards.
• No major medical procedures that would prohibit you from service.
• No tattoos on the hands, neck, or face.

REQUIREMENTS

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

CERTIFICATIONS

57 Nationally Recognized Certifications Available

SKILLS YOU’LL LEARN

• Emergency Medical Care
• Instructing & Training

Compensation :

• Up to $20,000 enlistment bonuses.
• Up to $115,000 for additional education benefits
• 30 days vacation with pay per year
• Additional living expenses for those who have dependents
• Clothing and food allowance
• Centrally located Education and Financial Advisors
• Travel

Education :

The Post-9 / 11 GI Bill

The most popular GI Bill program, the Post-9 / 11 GI Bill provides up to full college tuition, as well as money for housing and books. Paid directly to the school, the program covers up to full tuition for public, in-state schools and up to $25,000 per year at private or foreign schools, depending on your length of service.

The Montgomery GI Bill – Active Duty

This option uses a combination of your own paycheck contributions and government funding to help pay for education benefits for a maximum of 36 months. Unlike the Post-9 / 11 GI Bill, benefit payments will be made directly to you.

The Montgomery GI Bill – Selected Reserve

This program helps members of the Army Reserve and Army National Guard pay for education benefits for a maximum of 36 months, in return for a six-year service commitment. These benefits must be used while you are serving and end when you stop serving.

In addition to college and university tuition, all GI Bill programs cover training and certifications including :

• Online schooling and correspondence courses
• Entrepreneurship training for those interested in starting a small business
• Licensing and certification courses
• Vocational training and trade schools
• National testing
• On-the-job training

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Health Care Specialist • Chesapeake, Virginia, United States