ABOUT The Navy relies on exceptional medical personnel to keep our servicemen and women healthy.
As a Hospital Corpsman, you'll get to try your hand at just about everything while making a huge difference for the Sailors you serve.
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 aircraftPerform emergency dental treatment as well as construct dental crowns and bridges, process dental X-rays and operate X-ray equipmentServe as an operating room technician for general and specialized surgeryHelp administer a wide range of preventive care and medications, including immunizations and intravenous fluidsConduct physical examinations and assisting in the treatment of diseases and injuriesMaintain patient treatment records, conduct research and perform clinical testsAssist 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 morePAY AND BENEFITS From the day you start, you'll receive:
Competitive salaryPotential to earn a bonus upon enlistmentFree health insuranceFree housingA retirement planPaid trainingCollege creditEDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES Undergraduate degree opportunitiesNavy College Program and Tuition AssistancePost-9/11 GI Bill, up to 100% tuitionProfessional credentials and certificationsCollege credit hours toward a bachelor's or associate degree through the American Council on EducationQUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS U.S.
citizen or equivalentHigh school graduate or equivalent17 years of age or olderWORK ENVIRONMENT As a Hospital Corpsman, you have the most diverse range of work environments available in the Navy.
Your job will likely take you all over the world—and far out of your comfort zone.
As a Hospital Corpsman, you could be assigned to a Navy medical treatment facility, like an on-base hospital or clinic.
You could also work on an aircraft carrier in the middle of the ocean or a submarine in the depths of the sea.
PART-TIME OPPORTUNITIES Serving part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods.
During monthly drilling, Hospital Corpsmen in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes