Medical Support
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on420, East Genesee Street, Downtown, City of Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York, 13202, United States
About the Role
Hospital Corpsmen serve as the backbone of Navy medical care, assisting healthcare professionals to provide essential medical and dental services to Sailors, Marines, and their families. Whether stationed in clinics, aboard aircraft carriers, or deployed with expeditionary units, Corpsmen gain broad clinical, technical, and operational experience. The role demands a unique blend of medical expertise and military readiness, requiring professionals to operate effectively in diverse environments ranging from high-tech hospital wards to austere field aid stations.
Day in the Life
Your work will be dynamic and mission-critical. You may perform emergency medical treatment for specialized units like SEALs and Seabees, assist in surgeries as an operating room technician, or administer preventive care and medications in a clinic setting. The role involves conducting physical exams, processing dental X-rays, and supporting physicians across a wide range of specialties. Expect a mix of shift work, on-call duties, and rapid response to emergent situations. You will work closely with medical teams, line units, and joint or coalition partners, maintaining patient records and performing clinical tests while adhering to strict standards of readiness.
Training & Career Pathways
The journey begins with Recruit Training followed by Hospital Corpsman A School at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. From there, the career offers numerous advanced C schools leading to specialized Navy Enlisted Classifications, including Independent Duty Corpsman, Fleet Marine Force, surgical technology, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, and dive medicine. Professional development is continuous, featuring leadership courses and warfare qualifications such as Fleet Marine Force and Surface, Aviation, or Expeditionary pins. Opportunities exist for direct enlistment from civilian life, in-service conversion for qualified Sailors, and Reserve accession for prior service members.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The United States Navy is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, or genetic information. Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to serve the nation effectively.
Work location
Work model: On-site
420, East Genesee Street, Downtown, City of Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York, 13202, United States
City of Syracuse, New York
Key Responsibilities
- check_circlePerform emergency medical treatment for Sailors, Marines, and specialized units
- check_circleServe as operating room technician and assist in surgery
- check_circleConduct physical exams and assist in diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries
- check_circleMaintain patient records and perform clinical tests
- check_circleSupport physicians and nurses in a wide range of medical specialties
- check_circleProvide basic and emergency dental care and process dental X-rays
- check_circleAdminister preventive care, medications, immunizations, and IVs
Requirements
- verifiedUnited States citizenship or equivalent status
- verifiedHigh school diploma or equivalent
- verifiedAt least 17 years of age
- verifiedEligibility to serve in the United States Navy
- verifiedMeeting medical, vision, and physical fitness standards
- verifiedMeeting character and conduct standards including background screening
- verifiedAchieving required test scores such as ASVAB
- verifiedEligibility for a security clearance when required
Benefits & Perks
check_circleTuition Assistance, Post-9/11 GI Bill, and Navy College Program opportunitiescheck_circleNavy COOL-funded certifications and USMAP apprenticeshipscheck_circleACE-recommended college credit for Navy trainingcheck_circleHealth coverage and retirement options under standard Navy policies
