Medical Technician
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onBig Bully Turf, 350, Front Street, Banker's Hill, San Diego, San Diego County, California, 92101, 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 clinics and hospitals, aboard aircraft carriers, or deployed with Marine expeditionary units in the field, Corpsmen gain broad clinical, technical, and operational experience. The role is defined by a unique blend of hands-on patient care and military readiness, requiring the ability to work effectively in diverse environments ranging from sterile operating rooms to austere field medical sites.
Corpsmen are integral to the health and safety of the fleet, performing duties that include emergency medical treatment, surgical assistance, and preventive care. The position demands a high level of adaptability, as Corpsmen may find themselves managing rapid-response situations, conducting physical exams, and supporting physicians across a wide range of specialties. This career path offers continuous professional development through advanced training and certifications in areas such as trauma care, tactical combat casualty care, and independent duty medicine.
Training and 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 pathways for specialization through advanced C Schools, leading to Navy Enlisted Classifications in fields like Fleet Marine Force, respiratory therapy, radiology, and dive medicine. Professional growth is further supported by leadership courses and warfare qualifications, such as Fleet Marine Force and Surface pins.
Accession into the Hospital Corpsman 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.
Equal Opportunity and Culture
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 emphasizes teamwork, readiness, and the commitment to serve those who serve. Whether working alongside line units, joint partners, or coalition forces, Corpsmen are valued for their dedication to excellence in both clinical and operational settings.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Big Bully Turf, 350, Front Street, Banker's Hill, San Diego, San Diego County, California, 92101, United States
San Diego, California
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 and Post-9/11 GI Billcheck_circleACE-recommended college credit for Navy trainingcheck_circleNavy COOL-funded certificationscheck_circleUSMAP apprenticeships and Navy College Program opportunitiescheck_circleHealth coverage and retirement options
