Health Care Specialist (Entry Level Only) Job at U.S. Army, San Jose, CA

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  • U.S. Army
  • San Jose, CA

Job Description

This career is entry-level, and experience is not necessary; you will receive 26 weeks of paid training. This will give you all the training you need to be an Emergency Medical Technician in the civilian sector.


Job Overview:
Health Care Specialists are often called "combat medics" in the Army because some Soldiers in this MOS are assigned to deploy with Army combat units and provide emergency medical treatment directly in combat zones. Other Health Care Specialists are assigned to military hospitals and clinics to assist doctors and nurses with the healthcare needs of patients. The Health Care Specialist is primarily responsible for providing emergency medical treatment, limited primary care, and health protection and evacuation from a point of injury or illness.

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Administer emergency medical treatment to battlefield casualties.
  • Assist with outpatient and inpatient care and treatment.
  • Interview patients and record their medical histories.
  • Take patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure.
  • Prepare blood samples for laboratory analysis.
  • Keep health records and clinical files up-to-date.
  • Give shots and medicines to patients.
  • Prepare patients, operating rooms, equipment, and supplies for surgery.
  • Some of the more common needs of the medic are to administer intravenous solutions in the field to soldiers dehydrated from long movements and training.

Full-Time and Part-Time available.

Prerequisites:
  • High School, G.E.D., or 15 College credit hrs.
  • Permanent Resident, Naturalized, or US Citizen.

About U.S. Army:

As a whole, we work to provide safety and security to the United States of America. We have careers in almost every sector; from Administration and Clerical, to Mechanical and Maintenance, to Intelligence and Information Technology, to Aviation and Engineering, to Law Enforcement and Medical. We value hard work, dedication, integrity, respect, and courage. Diversity is a large part of our organization which makes us proud. We take care of each other and the nation. Leadership is a cornerstone which is taught to all and improved daily. We are honored to explain the opportunities and benefits to any and all who wish it.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Part time,

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