The Army Virtual Recruiting Team of Columbus Ohio is currently looking to hire Active Duty and Reserve Soldiers.
- You must enlist in the United States Army to obtain this position.
- You must be between the ages of 17-34.
- You must have a GED or High School Diploma.
- You must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Cardholder.
- Must meet Army Height and weight standards.
Overview
The combat medic specialist is primarily responsible for providing emergency medical treatment at point of wounding on the battlefield, limited primary care, and health protection and evacuation from a point of injury or illness.
Job Duties:
- Administer emergency medical treatment to battlefield casualties.
- Assist with outpatient and inpatient care and treatment.
- Instruct Soldiers on Combat Lifesaver/First Responder training course.
- Manage Soldiers' medical readiness, medical supplies, and equipment.
Training
Job training for a combat medic specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 16 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, including practice in-patient care.
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
- Patient-care techniques.
- Emergency medical techniques.
- Advanced medical care.
- Plaster-casting techniques.
Helpful 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.
Compensation
Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time. Be sure to ask more about total compensation during your one-on-one interview with a Soldier.
Education Benefits
In the Army, qualified students can earn full-tuition, merit-based scholarships, allowances for books and fees, plus an annual stipend for living expenses. Additional education benefits are available to every team member including undergrad, graduate, specialized, and skilled trade degrees and certifications.
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.
PARTNERSHIP FOR YOUTH SUCCESS (PaYS) Program
Those interested in this job may be eligible for civilian employment after the Army by enrolling in the Army PaYS program. The PaYS program is a recruitment option that guarantees a job interview with military-friendly employers that are looking for experienced and trained Veterans to join their organization. Some partners include, but are not limited to:
- HCA
- Johns Hopkins Hospital/Health Systems
- NorthCrest Medical Center
- Cleveland Clinic
- Atlantic Health System
- Bell Ambulance, Inc.
- Prince William Health System
- Reliant Medical Group
- Yale-New Haven Hospital
- Baton Rouge General Medical Center