Navy Hospital Corpsmen provide treatment for thousands of Sailors and Marines, using quick thinking to help keep them fit and ready to serve at the best of their abilities. They may:

• Assist Navy Physicians and Dentists with surgeries
• Specialize in radiology, search and rescue, optical or preventive medicine
• Transport the sick and injured to safe quarters
• Operate some of the world's most sophisticated medical and dental equipment

A high-school diploma or equivalent is required to become an Enlisted Sailor in the medical support field in the Navy. It is required that those seeking a Hospital Corpsman position be U.S. citizens and should have a sincere interest in providing general health care. They must relate well to other people and work well as a part of a team. Candidates should have good communication skills, writing and arithmetic ability, manual dexterity, and a good memory. They should be dependable, trustworthy, resourceful, and have a background or interest in the sciences. Other important qualifications are competence with tools, equipment/machines, physical stamina and the ability to do repetitive tasks without losing interest. Any illegal involvement with drugs may be disqualifying.

General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you're currently serving, whether you've served before or whether you've never served before.

Learn more about life in the Navy at https://www.monster.com/company/profiles/US-NAVY-1

Benefits:
Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Medical, Dental and Vision, Professional Development, Retirement / Pension Plans, Tuition Reimbursement

About the Company:
US Navy

In America's Navy, opportunity is everywhere. Make a living as a rescue swimmer. Spend your days launching jets off aircraft carriers. Turn your problem-solving skills into cyberwarfare expertise. Bring humanitarian relief to victims of disaster. Wherever your passions lie, the most versatile branch of the military will forge your skills with state-of-the-art technology, collaborative mentorship and hands-on experience. Whether you choose full-time, Active Duty or part-time enlistment in the Navy Reserve, you can meet your professional goals and discover the pride of defending your nation alongside Sailors from across the country.And after all, it's not where the sea takes you, but who it makes you.

Start your journey at NAVY.COM

Company Size:
10,000 employees or more

Industry:
Government and Military

Founded:
1775

Website:
https://www.navy.com