Health Care Specialist — Paid Training & Guard Benefits

DC Army National Guard; Henderson (TN); On-site; USD 8,900 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Monthly paycheck

Montgomery GI Bill

Tuition assistance

Retirement benefits for part-time duty

Health care benefits

Job summary

DC Army National Guard is seeking Health Care Specialists to serve as the first line of defense for civilians after disasters and for Soldiers. You will provide emergency and ongoing medical care on and off the battlefield, and help manage medical readiness and equipment.

Training includes 10 weeks of Basic Training and 16 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, with pay during training. A civilian career path in health care is supported through tuition assistance, retirement benefits, and other

Qualifications

• Be the first line of defense against injuries and illnesses during disasters and for Soldiers.
• Address civilian health care needs after emergencies and provide immediate and ongoing care.
• Support medical readiness, supplies and equipment within the unit.

Responsibilities

• Administer emergency medical treatment to battlefield casualties.
• Assist with outpatient and inpatient care and treatment.
• Instruct Soldiers on Combat Lifesaver/First Responder training.
• Manage Soldiers’ medical readiness, medical supplies, and equipment.

Skills

Patient care

Emergency medical care

Communication under stress

Chemistry / biology interest

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EMT certification

Job description

DC Army National Guard is seeking Health Care Specialists to serve as the first line of defense for civilians after disasters and for Soldiers. You will provide emergency and ongoing medical care on and off the battlefield, and help manage medical readiness and equipment.

Training includes 10 weeks of Basic Training and 16 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, with pay during training. A civilian career path in health care is supported through tuition assistance, retirement benefits, and other