Medical Support
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on116, Washington Avenue, Bowman, Vinton, Roanoke County, Virginia, 24179, United States
About the Role
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, deployed aboard aircraft carriers, or operating in the field with Marine units, Corpsmen gain broad clinical, technical, and operational experience. This role is designed for those who thrive in high-stakes environments, offering a unique blend of hands-on patient care and military service.
You will serve as a vital link between healthcare professionals and the fleet, performing duties ranging from emergency trauma treatment and surgery assistance to preventive care and diagnostic testing. The work is dynamic, shifting between the structured environment of a clinic, the confined quarters of a ship, and the rugged conditions of expeditionary field units. Success in this role requires a strong emphasis on teamwork, readiness, and the ability to respond rapidly to emergent situations.
Training & Career Pathways
Your journey begins with Recruit Training followed by Hospital Corpsman A School at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. From there, the Navy offers a robust array of advanced "C Schools" that allow you to specialize in areas such as Independent Duty Corpsman, Fleet Marine Force, surgical technology, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, and dive medicine. Continuous professional development is a core tenet of the career, with opportunities for leadership courses and warfare qualifications like Fleet Marine Force and Surface, Aviation, or Expeditionary pins.
Joining the Navy
You can enter this rating through direct enlistment from civilian life, in-service conversion if you are a qualified Sailor from another rating, or Reserve accession for prior service members and select civilian medical professionals. Eligibility requires meeting general Navy enlistment standards, including U.S. citizenship or legal residency, a high school diploma, and adherence to age, medical, vision, and character standards.
Equal Opportunity
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 mission is to build a diverse and inclusive force that reflects the nation it serves.
Work location
Work model: On-site
116, Washington Avenue, Bowman, Vinton, Roanoke County, Virginia, 24179, United States
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Skills, education and keywords
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.
Frequently asked questions about Medical Support at US Navy
What does a Medical Support at US Navy do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Medical Support at US Navy will perform emergency medical treatment for sailors, marines, and specialized units; serve as operating room technician and assist in surgery; conduct physical exams and assist in diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries; and maintain patient records and perform clinical tests.
What are the requirements for this Medical Support role?expand_more
To qualify for the Medical Support at US Navy position, applicants should have: United States citizenship or equivalent status; High school diploma or equivalent; At least 17 years of age; Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy; Meeting medical, vision, and physical fitness standards; and Meeting character and conduct standards including background screening.
Where is the Medical Support role at US Navy located?expand_more
Medical Support at US Navy is based in 116, Washington Avenue, Bowman, Vinton, Roanoke County, Virginia, 24179, United States. This is a on-site role.