Medical Support
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on1013, Turkey Foot Road, Shadeland East, Lakeview Acres, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, 40502, United States
About the Role
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 and submarines, or deployed with Marine expeditionary units in the field, Corpsmen gain broad clinical, technical, and operational experience. The role demands a unique blend of high-level medical expertise and military readiness, requiring professionals to operate effectively in diverse environments ranging from sterile operating rooms to austere field aid stations.
Day in the Life
Your work will be defined by a dynamic mix of clinical precision and rapid response. You will perform emergency medical treatments for specialized units like SEALs and Seabees, assist in surgeries as an operating room technician, and administer preventive care including immunizations and IVs. The environment shifts constantly: one day you might be conducting physical exams and processing dental X-rays in a clinic, and the next you could be deployed with a fleet unit, managing trauma care under stressful conditions. Continuous certification in areas like basic life support and tactical combat casualty care ensures you remain ready for any emergent situation.
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 extensive professional development through numerous advanced C schools, allowing you to specialize in areas such as Independent Duty Corpsman, surgical technology, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, and dive medicine. Advancement includes leadership courses and warfare qualifications, such as Fleet Marine Force, Surface, or Aviation pins, tailored to your specific assignments and performance.
Joining the Navy
You can enter this rating 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. Eligibility requires meeting general Navy standards, including U.S. citizenship or legal residency, a high school diploma, age requirements, and passing medical, vision, and physical fitness screenings. Specific qualifications are reviewed by a recruiter to ensure alignment with current manning needs and policy.
Equal Opportunity
The Navy is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Our culture is built on teamwork, readiness, and a commitment to serving the fleet and the nation.
Work location
Work model: On-site
1013, Turkey Foot Road, Shadeland East, Lakeview Acres, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, 40502, United States
Lexington, Kentucky
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
