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Location Detail: Backus Hospital (10309)SIGN ON BONUS OFFERED! (Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.For more than 118 years, Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut.

We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties, and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services.

We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities.

Our Nurses work in collaborative environments with strong interdisciplinary teams, focused on a patient centered care model in a richly diverse work space.

Under the direction and general supervision of the Nurse Manager, the registered nurse utilizes evidence based practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, policies and procedures of the hospital and as directed by the medical staff.

The registered nurse who through knowledge and ability uses the nursing process to develop a plan of care which includes standards of practice to meet the physical, emotional spiritual, cultural and educational needs of the patient and family.Graduate of a school of nursing.Backus Hospital Nurse Residency Program.Current unrestricted License in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut.

Basic knowledge of Nursing principles and practices.

Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with departments, employees, physicians, managers and patients.

Ability to handle multiple priorities, be flexible and a team player.

Commitment to customer service.

Basic computer knowledge in order to enter/retrieve data.Able to take the appropriate action in response to changes, circumstances, problems and/or emergency situations.

We take great care of careers.With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth.

Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge
- helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children.

Our pharmacy technician positions have undergone an exciting transformation, moving from a transaction-based environment to a much more patient-centric one.

As a Walgreens Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Apprentice, you'll be front and center – interacting with our customers and developing strong patient relationships.

Pharmacy is the core of our business, and our pharmacy technicians enjoy all the tools and support – including the latest technology – to grow their careers and reach their goals.

Walgreens is proud to invest & champion an "earn while you learn" Pharmacy Technician Training Program recognized by ASHP & Department of Labor.

This apprenticeship program gives you an entry point to a career in health care by guiding you in taking steps towards becoming a Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Certified Pharmacy Technician and helping you maintain the high level of skill required in the pharmacy care industry.

Arming you with a nationally recognized, portable credential that will help you advance your career.

Whether you are new to working in pharmacies or are an experienced Pharmacy Technician Apply Now! Walgreens will train you to use your skills and talents to serve and care for our patients and customers.

The courses, learning activities, and resources provided to you in our pharmacy technician training program are designed to give you foundational and advanced knowledge, skills, and on-the-job experiences you need to prepare to become a certified pharmacy technician.

In accordance with state and federal regulations, assists the pharmacist, under direct supervision, in the practice of pharmacy.

Assists the pharmacist in the performance of other Pharmacy Department duties in accordance with Company policies and procedures.

Responsible for using pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions.

If PTCB certified, assists with and coaches pharmacy technicians in the operation of pharmacy systems and cashiers in the operation of the pharmacy cash registers.Models and delivers a distinctive and delightful customer experience.

Customer Experience Engages customers and patients by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services.

Resolves customer issues and answers questions to ensure a positive customer experience.

Models and shares customer service best practices with all team members to deliver a distinctive and delightful customer experience, including interpersonal habits (e.g., greeting, eye contact, courtesy, etc.) and Walgreens service traits (e.g., offering help proactively, identifying needs, servicing until satisfied, etc.).Develops strong relationships with most valuable customers.

Operations Under the supervision by the pharmacist, assist in the practice of pharmacy, in accordance with state, federal, and company policy.

Reviews and complies with the Walgreen Co.

Pharmacy Code of Conduct.

Performs duties as assigned by Pharmacy Manager, Staff Pharmacist and Store Manager including utilizing pharmacy systems to enter patient and drug information, ensuring information is entered correctly, filling prescriptions by retrieving, counting and pouring pharmaceutical drugs, verifying medicine is correct, and checking for possible interactions.

Assists pharmacists in scheduling and maintaining work flow.Reports, immediately, prescription errors to pharmacist on duty and adheres to Company policies and procedures in relation to pharmacy errors and the Quality Improvement Program.Strictly adheres to the Walgreen Co.

policy regarding Good Faith Dispensing during all applicable prescription dispensing activities.Responsible and accountable for registering all related sales on assigned cash register, collects and handles cash as required.

Takes customer to OTC aisle when possible to assist in locating products.Handles telephone calls that do not require personal attention of the pharmacist, including those to physicians.Processes (corrects and resubmits) manual claims for third party program prescription services in a timely and efficient manner, and performs other clerical duties, as assigned by the Pharmacy Manager.Assists and supports Pharmacy Department on inventory management activities, such as, ordering, unpacking, checking and storing shipment of pharmaceuticals.

Maintains knowledge of Company asset protection techniques, and files claims for warehouse overages (merchandise received, but not billed), shortages (merchandise billed, but not received), order errors or damaged goods involving Rx drugs.May assist pharmacist in administering clinical services including the collection and proper labeling of blood/urine samples from patients and other clinical services as required; assists pharmacy staff in coordination of clinical services, Walgreens healthcare clinics and external providers.Assists Pharmacy Manager and Staff Pharmacist in developing and maintaining good relationships with the local medical community, including physicians, nurses, and other health care providers, by medical provider detailing and outreach to health groups, retirement homes, nursing homes, and other forums for enhancing growth opportunities.Assists with exterior and interior maintenance by ensuring the Pharmacy Department is stocked with adequate supplies, clean, neat and orderly in condition and appearance.Complies with all company policies and procedures; maintains respectful relationships with coworkers.Completes special assignments and other tasks as assigned.

Training & Personal Development Earns and maintains PTCB certification through the designated PTCB training program and/or state required certification/registration.

Otherwise, earns PTCB certification as condition of promotion to senior technician.

Attends training requested by Manager and acquires continuing education credits.

Maintains knowledge and skill in healthcare and pharmacy, including latest news and developments.

Basic Qualifications Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.

(Except in Puerto Rico) Requires willingness to work flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.

Preferred Qualifications An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

Salary Range: $18
- $21.5 / Hourly

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.Utilizing the nursing process, provides high quality direct and indirect patient –centered care.

Coordinates patient care by working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to the patient population served.

Promotes the profession of nursing and professional practice through collegial support and interactions.

Reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager.Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing with a current licensure in the State of Connecticut.Must have certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support upon hire or receive certification within the new employee introductory orientation period and maintain clinical competency during employment with Hartford HealthCare in this role.Must be able to effectively communicate verbally as well as in writing using the English language.Possess basic computer skills.We take great care of careers.With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth.

Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 249-bed community hospital, Rockville General, a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 102-bed facility, a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services.

Utilizing the nursing process, provides high quality direct and indirect patient –centered care.

Coordinates patient care by working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team, patients and families.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patient population served.

Promotes the profession of nursing and professional practice through collegial support and interactions.

Reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager.Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing with a current licensure in the State of Connecticut.• We take great care of careers.With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth.

Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.Utilizing the nursing process, provides high quality direct and indirect patient –centered care.

Coordinates patient care by working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to the patient population served.

Promotes the profession of nursing and professional practice through collegial support and interactions.

Reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager.Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing with a current licensure in the State of Connecticut.Must have certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support upon hire or receive certification within the new employee introductory orientation period and maintain clinical competency during employment with Hartford HealthCare in this role.Must be able to effectively communicate verbally as well as in writing using the English language.Possess basic computer skills.We take great care of careers.With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth.

Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children.

• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Meal Period
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Sick Time Accrual
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts
• Shift Differential for Weekend, Evening & Night Shifts
• Casual Fridays
• Paid Training and Orientation
• Uniform Allowance
• Longevity Awards

• Perform assessments of residents' physical, emotional, and medical needs; monitor health status and report changes as needed.
• Administer medications and treatments (oral, IV, topical, injectable, as permitted) and perform skilled nursing procedures per physician orders and facility policy.
• Monitor and record residents' vital signs, perform regular health checks, observe for changes or signs of concern, and respond appropriately to changes in condition or emergencies.
• Provide direct nursing care and support residents with activities of daily living (as needed), hygiene, mobility assistance, and other care needs.
• Collaborate with the care team (therapists, CNAs/LPNs, social work, physicians) to ensure cohesive, resident-centered care.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of assessments, treatments, care provided, changes in condition, and communications in residents' medical records.
• Communicate with residents, families/POAs, and the care team regarding resident status, care plans, treatments, and any changes or concerns.
• Provide education and support to residents and their families regarding care, treatments, medications, and wellness (as appropriate).

• Valid, unrestricted RN license in Connecticut.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN) - experience in long-term care or skilled nursing preferred.
• Current CPR/BLS (or equivalent) certification as required by facility policy.
• Strong clinical assessment skills, compassion, and a resident-centered approach; excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a long-term care or skilled nursing environment; reliable attendance and ability to work collaboratively as part of a care team.
• Capacity to perform nursing procedures (medication administration, IV therapy, wound care), monitor residents' conditions, and respond appropriately to changes or emergencies.

• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Meal Period
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Sick Time Accrual
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts
• Shift Differential for Weekend, Evening & Night Shifts
• Casual Fridays
• Paid Training and Orientations
• Uniform Allowance
• Longevity Awards

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Help residents with mobility: transferring, repositioning, ambulation, use of mobility aids, as needed.
• Take and record residents' vital signs (e.g. temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration) and monitor for changes in condition.
• Serve meals and assist with feeding residents who need help; monitor and record intake and output as required.
• Provide basic room care: change bed linens, clean and maintain resident rooms and common areas to ensure a safe, sanitary environment.
• Assist with incontinence care, toileting, and maintaining resident dignity and comfort.
• Observe residents' physical and emotional status; provide companionship and emotional support; alert supervising nurse to any changes or concerns.
• Communicate with residents, families/POAs, and the care team about resident needs, status, and any observed changes.
• Follow all facility policies including infection control, safety procedures, and resident confidentiality.

• Valid CNA certification required for Connecticut.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Compassionate, resident-centered attitude; excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Physical stamina and ability to lift, turn, move, and assist residents - including bending, standing, and walking as required by resident care.
• Comfortable working in a long-term care or skilled nursing environment; previous experience preferred but not required.
• Dependable attendance and reliability; ability to work collaboratively as part of a care team while respecting resident dignity and safety.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• FSA and HRA with applicable group medical plan
• 401(k) with employer match + Non-elective 3.50% weekly
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Meal Period
• Longevity Awards
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Perfect Attendance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts
• Shift Differential for Weekend, Evening & Night Shifts
• Casual Fridays
• Paid Training and Orientation
• Uniform Allowance

• Provide direct nursing care to residents under the supervision of an RN or as directed by physician orders.
• Administer medications and treatments (oral, topical, injections, other as permitted) per orders and facility policy.
• Take and record residents' vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration) and monitor for changes in condition.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) as needed, including bathing, dressing, feeding, mobility, and hygiene.
• Perform basic wound care, dressing changes, catheter or ostomy care (as allowed by facility policy).
• Collect specimens for lab tests (e.g. urine, sputum) as ordered.
• Observe and document residents' physical and emotional status and report any changes to the supervising RN or physician.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of care provided, treatments administered, and resident observations in medical records.
• Communicate with residents, families/POAs, and the healthcare team about resident status, care needs, and any concerns.
• Adhere to infection control protocols, facility policies, and standards of care.

• Valid, unrestricted LPN license in Connecticut.
• Graduate of an accredited practical/vocational nursing program.
• Current CPR/BLS (or equivalent) certification as required by facility policy.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work well with residents, families, and the care team.
• Compassionate, resident-centered approach, with good organizational and time-management skills.
• Comfortable working in a long-term care or skilled nursing environment (experience preferred).

• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Meal Period
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Sick Time Accrual
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts
• Shift Differential for Weekend, Evening & Night Shifts
• Casual Fridays
• Paid Training
• Longevity Awards
• Uniform Allowance

• Provide direct nursing care to residents under the supervision of an RN or as directed by physician orders.
• Administer medications and treatments (oral, topical, injections, other as permitted) per orders and facility policy.
• Take and record residents' vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration) and monitor for changes in condition.
• Provide assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) when needed, such as bathing, dressing, feeding, mobility, hygiene.
• Perform basic wound care, dressing changes, catheter or ostomy care (if within scope and facility policy).
• Collect specimens for lab tests (e.g. urine, sputum) as ordered.
• Observe and document residents' physical and emotional status; report any significant changes to supervising RN or physician.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of care provided, treatments administered, and resident observations in medical records.
• Communicate with residents, families/POAs, and the healthcare team about resident status, care needs, and any concerns.

• Valid, unrestricted LPN license in Connecticut.
• Graduate of an accredited practical/vocational nursing program.
• Current CPR/BLS (or equivalent) certification as required by facility policy.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work well with residents, families, and the care team.
• Compassionate, resident-centered approach, with good organizational and time-management skills.
• Comfortable working in a long-term care or skilled nursing environment (experience preferred).

Location Detail: Backus Hospital (10309)

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

For more than 118 years, Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties, and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities.

Job Summary
Performs as a clinically competent practitioner of respiratory care. Provides respiratory care to patients with minimal guidance.  
Performs the therapy, management, rehabilitation, diagnostic evaluation and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities which affect the cardiopulmonary system and associated aspects of other system functions.  
Administers respiratory therapy to include administering oxygen and other medical gases, aerosolized medications, positive pressure breathing devices, ventilators, resuscitation devices, etc.  Performs pulmonary diagnostic procedures and assessments.  Uses an understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess each patient’s individual age specific needs and to provide individualized age specific treatments and care.
Demonstrates efficiency across clinical/critical care settings to provide quality service to patient care units through communication, cooperation and collaboration with heath care team.
Participates in additional training and/or certification courses to develop expertise and skills to become certified to work in specialized clinical areas.  

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• Associate or Bachelor Degree from an AMA approved Respiratory program
  
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) granted by The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required
  
• State of CT Respiratory Care Practitioner license required
  
• BLS certification required
  

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

• Paid Meal Period
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts
• Casual Fridays
• Paid Training and Orientation

• Supervise and manage nursing staff on your shift - ensuring care delivery meets facility standards and regulatory requirements.
• Perform or oversee resident assessments, monitor health status, and respond to changes in condition; coordinate with physicians and care team as needed.
• Ensure documentation accuracy and compliance - including resident records, care plans, incident reports, regulatory compliance paperwork, and shift handoffs.
• Oversee admissions, transfers, and discharges as assigned; coordinate with appropriate departments to ensure smooth transitions of care.
• Provide direct nursing care when necessary (medications, treatments, IVs, specimen collection, etc.), especially during staffing shortages or emergencies.
• Mentor and support assigned staff (RNs, LPNs, CNAs), provide guidance, and act as point of contact for staff and resident/family issues.
• Ensure unit compliance with facility policies, state/federal regulations, safety and infection-control standards.

• Valid, unrestricted RN license in Connecticut.
• Minimum experience working as an RN in a long-term care or skilled nursing environment; supervisory or charge-nurse experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to assess resident needs, coordinate care, respond to changes in condition, and make sound clinical judgments.
• Dependable, with good attendance and ability to work collaboratively as part of a care team.

Job Title : Medical Assistant/Technician (Hospital Corpsman) Category / Component : Enlisted • Both Overview Hospital Corpsmen assist healthcare professionals and provide medical and dental care to Sailors, Marines, and their families across clinics, hospitals, ships, and field units, gaining broad clinical, technical, and operational experience.

Key Responsibilities Perform emergency medical treatment for Sailors, Marines, and specialized units such as SEALs and Seabees; provide basic and emergency dental care and process dental X rays; serve as operating room technician and assist in surgery; administer preventive care and medications including immunizations and IVs; conduct physical exams and assist in diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries; maintain patient records, perform clinical tests, and support physicians and nurses in a wide range of specialties.

What to Expect Hands on patient care with shift work and possible on call duties; field training and deployments with Marine and expeditionary units and embarked medical departments on ships; continuous certification and recertification in areas such as basic life support, trauma care, and tactical combat casualty care; mix of clinic, ward, and field environments with rapid response in emergent situations and a strong emphasis on teamwork and readiness.

Work Environment Assignments in Navy hospitals and clinics, aboard aircraft carriers and other ships, with Marine units in garrison and field environments, and occasionally on submarines; work in exam rooms, wards, operating rooms, emergency departments, aid stations, and field medical sites; close integration with medical teams, line units, and joint or coalition partners.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Recruit Training followed by Hospital Corpsman A School at Fort Sam Houston, Texas; numerous advanced C schools that lead to Navy Enlisted Classifications in areas such as Independent Duty Corpsman, Fleet Marine Force, preventive medicine, surgical technology, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, laboratory, dental, and dive medicine; progressive professional development through leadership courses and warfare qualifications such as Fleet Marine Force and Surface, Aviation, or Expeditionary pins where applicable.

Direct enlistment into the Hospital Corpsman rating from civilian life; in service conversion for qualified Sailors from other ratings who meet screening and performance criteria; Reserve accession for prior service Hospital Corpsmen and select civilian medical professionals when manning needs allow.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: United States citizenship or equivalent status as allowed by policy; high school diploma or equivalent; at least 17 years of age; interest in healthcare and willingness to work in clinical and field environments, potentially under stressful conditions; ability to meet medical, vision, and physical fitness standards required for medical and operational assignments.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

Job Title : Medical Assistant/Technician (Hospital Corpsman) Category / Component : Enlisted • Both Overview Hospital Corpsmen assist healthcare professionals and provide medical and dental care to Sailors, Marines, and their families across clinics, hospitals, ships, and field units, gaining broad clinical, technical, and operational experience.

Key Responsibilities Perform emergency medical treatment for Sailors, Marines, and specialized units such as SEALs and Seabees; provide basic and emergency dental care and process dental X rays; serve as operating room technician and assist in surgery; administer preventive care and medications including immunizations and IVs; conduct physical exams and assist in diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries; maintain patient records, perform clinical tests, and support physicians and nurses in a wide range of specialties.

What to Expect Hands on patient care with shift work and possible on call duties; field training and deployments with Marine and expeditionary units and embarked medical departments on ships; continuous certification and recertification in areas such as basic life support, trauma care, and tactical combat casualty care; mix of clinic, ward, and field environments with rapid response in emergent situations and a strong emphasis on teamwork and readiness.

Work Environment Assignments in Navy hospitals and clinics, aboard aircraft carriers and other ships, with Marine units in garrison and field environments, and occasionally on submarines; work in exam rooms, wards, operating rooms, emergency departments, aid stations, and field medical sites; close integration with medical teams, line units, and joint or coalition partners.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Recruit Training followed by Hospital Corpsman A School at Fort Sam Houston, Texas; numerous advanced C schools that lead to Navy Enlisted Classifications in areas such as Independent Duty Corpsman, Fleet Marine Force, preventive medicine, surgical technology, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, laboratory, dental, and dive medicine; progressive professional development through leadership courses and warfare qualifications such as Fleet Marine Force and Surface, Aviation, or Expeditionary pins where applicable.

Direct enlistment into the Hospital Corpsman rating from civilian life; in service conversion for qualified Sailors from other ratings who meet screening and performance criteria; Reserve accession for prior service Hospital Corpsmen and select civilian medical professionals when manning needs allow.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: United States citizenship or equivalent status as allowed by policy; high school diploma or equivalent; at least 17 years of age; interest in healthcare and willingness to work in clinical and field environments, potentially under stressful conditions; ability to meet medical, vision, and physical fitness standards required for medical and operational assignments.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

Job Title : Medical Assistant/Technician (Hospital Corpsman) Category / Component : Enlisted • Both Overview Hospital Corpsmen assist healthcare professionals and provide medical and dental care to Sailors, Marines, and their families across clinics, hospitals, ships, and field units, gaining broad clinical, technical, and operational experience.

Key Responsibilities Perform emergency medical treatment for Sailors, Marines, and specialized units such as SEALs and Seabees; provide basic and emergency dental care and process dental X rays; serve as operating room technician and assist in surgery; administer preventive care and medications including immunizations and IVs; conduct physical exams and assist in diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries; maintain patient records, perform clinical tests, and support physicians and nurses in a wide range of specialties.

What to Expect Hands on patient care with shift work and possible on call duties; field training and deployments with Marine and expeditionary units and embarked medical departments on ships; continuous certification and recertification in areas such as basic life support, trauma care, and tactical combat casualty care; mix of clinic, ward, and field environments with rapid response in emergent situations and a strong emphasis on teamwork and readiness.

Work Environment Assignments in Navy hospitals and clinics, aboard aircraft carriers and other ships, with Marine units in garrison and field environments, and occasionally on submarines; work in exam rooms, wards, operating rooms, emergency departments, aid stations, and field medical sites; close integration with medical teams, line units, and joint or coalition partners.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Recruit Training followed by Hospital Corpsman A School at Fort Sam Houston, Texas; numerous advanced C schools that lead to Navy Enlisted Classifications in areas such as Independent Duty Corpsman, Fleet Marine Force, preventive medicine, surgical technology, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, laboratory, dental, and dive medicine; progressive professional development through leadership courses and warfare qualifications such as Fleet Marine Force and Surface, Aviation, or Expeditionary pins where applicable.

Direct enlistment into the Hospital Corpsman rating from civilian life; in service conversion for qualified Sailors from other ratings who meet screening and performance criteria; Reserve accession for prior service Hospital Corpsmen and select civilian medical professionals when manning needs allow.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: United States citizenship or equivalent status as allowed by policy; high school diploma or equivalent; at least 17 years of age; interest in healthcare and willingness to work in clinical and field environments, potentially under stressful conditions; ability to meet medical, vision, and physical fitness standards required for medical and operational assignments.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.