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ABOUT

As Sailors, we rely on exceptional medical personnel to keep our servicemen and women healthy. As a Hospital Corpsman, you fulfill that critical role by assisting in a wide range of departments and procedures, from dispensing vaccines and analyzing lab samples to aiding in dental operations and assisting in emergency surgeries. You’ll get to try your hand at just about everything while making a huge difference for the Sailors you serve.

The mission of the Navy Reserve is to provide strategic depth and deliver operational capabilities to the Navy and Marine Corps team and Joint forces, in times of peace or war. Navy Reserve Sailors seamlessly support and actively aid that mission, all while continuing to lead their own independent lives in the civilian world.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Hospital Corpsmen (HM) assist health care professionals in providing medical care to Navy personnel and their families. They may function as clinical or specialty technicians, medical administrative personnel and healthcare providers at medical treatment facilities. Specifically, Hospital Corpsmen may be called upon to:

• Perform emergency medical treatment on SEALs, Seabees, Marines and other military personnel injured in the field, as well as on Sailors aboard ships or aircraft

• Perform emergency dental treatment as well as construct dental crowns and bridges, process dental X-rays and operate X-ray equipment

• Serve as an operating room technician for general and specialized surgery

• Help administer a wide range of preventive care and medications, including immunizations and intravenous fluids

• Conduct physical examinations and assisting in the treatment of diseases and injuries

• Supervise sanitation and safety conditions in the workplace

• Maintain patient treatment records, conduct research and perform clinical tests

• Assist Navy Physicians and Nurses in a variety of medical fields, including, but not limited to: radiology, physical therapy, phlebotomy, dental, surgery, family medicine, pathology, women’s health and more

PAY & BENEFITS

When you serve your country, you become a part of something truly important – and you deserve to be rewarded accordingly. Navy Reserve Sailors enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, from state-of-the- art training to extensive educational assistance, VA benefits and more.

In return for your service and dedication, the Navy Reserve provides you with the benefits to succeed in both your military and civilian lives:

• Receive 4 days of basic pay for only 2 days worked (16 hours) each drill weekend

• Opportunities to acquire new skills and sharpen existing ones, enhancing your civilian career

• Educational assistance

• Tax-free, worldwide Navy Exchange and commissary privileges for you and your family

• VA guaranteed home loans

• Low-cost insurance options, including up to $400,000 in life insurance

• Travel opportunities

• Earn points toward retirement benefits every time you drill

• Retirement after 20 qualifying years

• TRICARE

EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

Navy Reserve Sailors continue to hold educational opportunities through Tuition Assistance, DANTES and their post 9/11 or Montgomery GI Bill. Further education opportunities are also available through the US Naval War College and Senior Enlisted Academy, as well as certifications and licenses available through the Navy Credentialing Opportunities Online (COOL).

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• U.S. citizen or equivalent

• High school graduate or equivalent

• 17 years of age or older

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

This job requires military service with a contract as a commissioned officer in the Navy. The application is for a specific position within the Navy.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Serving part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Sailors in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes.

Take a moment to learn more about the general roles and responsibilities of Navy Reserve Sailors.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $24.00 - $37.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Rotating weekends

Work Location: On the road