Medical Support
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on534, I Street, Salida, Chaffee County, Colorado, 81201, United States
Hospital Corpsmen are 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 deliver a wide spectrum of clinical services. From performing emergency trauma care for specialized units like SEALs to administering preventive medicine and assisting in complex surgeries, this role offers broad exposure to clinical, technical, and operational environments.
The day-to-day life of a Hospital Corpsman is dynamic and demanding. You will work in diverse settings ranging from quiet exam rooms and busy operating theaters to austere field medical sites and aid stations. The role requires rapid response to emergent situations, close integration with line units and joint partners, and a strong commitment to teamwork and readiness. Continuous professional growth is embedded in the career, with ongoing certification in areas such as basic life support, trauma care, and tactical combat casualty care.
Your journey begins with Recruit Training followed by Hospital Corpsman "A" School at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. From there, the Navy offers numerous advanced "C" schools that allow you to specialize in fields such as Independent Duty Corpsman, Fleet Marine Force, surgical technology, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, and dive medicine. Professional development continues through leadership courses and warfare qualifications, including Fleet Marine Force, Surface, Aviation, or Expeditionary pins.
Accession into this 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 invests in your future through comprehensive education benefits. These include Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credits for training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities. Specific options depend on your status, training, and current policy.
To serve as a Hospital Corpsman, you must meet general enlistment standards, including U.S. citizenship or legal residency, a high school diploma, and age requirements. You must also pass medical, vision, and physical fitness screenings, as well as background checks and aptitude tests.
For those interested in this career, the next step is to connect with an official Navy recruiter. They can review your specific qualifications, discuss current incentives such as bonuses or loan repayment, and guide you through the application process. Please note that actual assignments, training opportunities, and incentives depend on Navy needs, individual performance, and current law and policy.
Work model: On-site
534, I Street, Salida, Chaffee County, Colorado, 81201, United States
Salida, Colorado
Skills: Basic Life Support, Trauma Care, Tactical Combat Casualty Care, Dental X Rays, Surgery, Immunizations, Ivs, Physical Exams, Patient Records, Clinical Tests.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required for enlisted positions.