Medical Assistant/Technician (Hospital Corpsman)
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onMedical Arts Building, 603, Main Street West, Knoxville Central Business District, South Waterfront, Fort Sanders, Knoxville, Knox County, East Tennessee, Tennessee, 37902, United States
Hospital Corpsmen serve as the backbone of Navy medicine, providing essential medical and dental care to Sailors, Marines, and their families. Whether stationed in hospitals and clinics, aboard aircraft carriers, or deployed with Marine expeditionary units in the field, Corpsmen gain broad clinical, technical, and operational experience. The role is defined by a unique blend of high-level patient care and military readiness, requiring the ability to work effectively in diverse environments ranging from sterile operating rooms to austere field aid stations.
Corpsmen are integral to the health and safety of the fleet and the Marine Corps. They perform emergency medical treatments for specialized units, including SEALs and Seabees, and assist in complex surgical procedures. The day-to-day life involves a dynamic mix of preventive care, administering medications and immunizations, conducting physical exams, and supporting physicians and nurses across a wide range of specialties. This position demands a strong emphasis on teamwork, rapid response in emergent situations, and the ability to maintain high standards of care under stressful conditions.
The journey begins with Recruit Training followed by Hospital Corpsman A School at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. From there, Corpsmen have access to numerous advanced "C" schools that lead to specialized Navy Enlisted Classifications, such as Independent Duty Corpsman, Fleet Marine Force, preventive medicine, surgical technology, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, laboratory, dental, and dive medicine. Professional development is continuous, featuring leadership courses and warfare qualifications like Fleet Marine Force and Surface, Aviation, or Expeditionary pins.
Entry into the rating is possible through direct enlistment from civilian life, in-service conversion for qualified Sailors from other ratings, or Reserve accession for prior service members and select civilian medical professionals.
The Navy is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Our culture is built on the values of honor, courage, and commitment, fostering an environment where diversity strengthens our mission and where every Sailor is empowered to serve with excellence.
Work model: On-site
Medical Arts Building, 603, Main Street West, Knoxville Central Business District, South Waterfront, Fort Sanders, Knoxville, Knox County, East Tennessee, Tennessee, 37902, United States
Knoxville, Tennessee
Interest in healthcare and willingness to work in clinical and field environments, potentially under stressful conditions.
Skills: Basic Life Support, Trauma Care, Tactical Combat Casualty Care, Preventive Medicine, Surgical Technology, Respiratory Therapy, Pharmacy, Radiology, Laboratory, Dental.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required for enlisted positions.