Medical Support
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onBaca Boys Cafe, 102, 4th Street Northwest, Barelas, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, 87102, 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 clinics and hospitals, 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 position demands adaptability, blending routine patient care in exam rooms and wards with the high-stakes demands of rapid response in emergent situations. Corpsmen work closely with physicians, nurses, and line units, often serving as the primary medical provider in remote or austere settings. This career path is defined by continuous professional growth, requiring ongoing certification in areas such as basic life support, trauma care, and tactical combat casualty care.
The journey begins with Recruit Training followed by Hospital Corpsman A School at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. From there, the career offers extensive opportunities for specialization through advanced C Schools, allowing Corpsmen to earn Navy Enlisted Classifications in fields like Independent Duty Corpsman, Fleet Marine Force, surgical technology, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, and dive medicine. Professional development is further supported by leadership courses and warfare qualifications, such as Fleet Marine Force and Surface, Aviation, or Expeditionary pins.
Accession 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.
Navy service provides robust educational support through standard programs including Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, and USMAP apprenticeships. Specific options vary based on the Sailor's status and current policy.
Compensation includes basic pay, eligible allowances, health coverage, and retirement options in accordance with standard Navy Active and Reserve policies. While incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available for specific ratings, they are subject to change and must be verified with an official recruiter.
The Navy is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming qualified applicants regardless of background. This description serves as a general overview of typical duties and opportunities within the Hospital Corpsman community. It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts. Actual assignments, training, incentives, and outcomes depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy. Applicants should confirm specific details with an official Navy recruiter.
Work model: On-site
Baca Boys Cafe, 102, 4th Street Northwest, Barelas, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, 87102, United States
Albuquerque, New Mexico
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, Dental X Rays, Surgery, Immunizations, Ivs, Physical Exams, Patient Records, Clinical Tests.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required for enlisted positions.