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The Systems Analyst I will provide application support and optimization.
They work closely with the Service Desk to assist in responding to service requests.
The Application System Analyst I must be able to analyze business issues/requirements and workflows and apply their application knowledge to meet operational and organizational needs.
Project implementation responsibilities include collaborating with customers contributing to the analysis, testing, and documentation and implementation of medium to high complexity activities of assigned software.
This position must possess sufficient detailed healthcare knowledge and systems expertise to implement medium to high complexity assigned application with minimal guidance.
The Associate must be a self-motivated individual with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in team environments.
Responsibilities: Analyze, develop, test, document, educate, implement, support, and maintain or optimize assigned applications, solutions and business processes to meet operational and technical requirements.
Collaborates across project borders with other teams.
Thinks outside the box and proposes practical solutions to issues.
Communicates interdependencies with project leadership to proactively ensure quality and interoperability of design, configuration.
Applies basic understanding of information technology, including systems, applications, operations, and support.
Utilizes application training, application web site and application resource materials regularly and effectively.
Cleary understands customer needs and expectations.
Accurately documents business processes and workflows; communicates these with project team and stakeholders.
Maintains a working level understanding of assigned department operations, processes, and environment.
Provides clear and organized status reporting on key project areas to be used as external communications to stakeholders.
Performs basic process and requirement analysis, including process mapping though current flow charts, documents, requirement elicitation, and specification gathering in support of root cause problem solving and negotiating creative solutions.
In addition, using current and projected data, provides recommendations in assigned application.
Responsible for completing basic gap analysis, and providing recommendations.
Consistently follows up with end users.
Able to ask the right questions to obtain understanding of end user issues and needs.
Seeks information from others when end user issues appear to pose significant risks.
Demonstrates decision making based on facts (vs assumptions); Routinely researches multiple avenues to identify viable options.
Contributes to strategy discussions by identifying options with associated pros and cons with team members.
Adhere to organization standards for system configuration and change control.
Demonstrates core technical proficiency in application.
Able to independently design and configure application.
Has a basic understanding of and performs fact/data gathering and analysis with limited direction.
Designs basic workflows.
Begins to demonstrate mastery of at least one application.
Collaborate and develop strong relationships with end user communities, customers and business partners.
Collaborate with Operational Leaders to focus on standardized best practice workflow processes and content to ensure alignment across all ministries, to create efficiencies, and to ensure optimal operational processes.
Coordinates code changes with appropriate vendor related to financial and business application issues.
Collaborates with Technical Team to identify and infrastructure related issues that have resulted in application issues.
Share industry best practices from vendors with Operational Leaders.
Demonstrates increasing technical knowledge of the assigned application including relationships of infrastructure and impact to user if unavailable.
Serves as a liaison between business operations and providers, internal information technology, system users and vendors working within the defined project objectives for issue and problem resolution.
Follows strict change management processes ensuring proper approval, testing, and validation of system changes.
Written documentation requires minimal to no edits, has the confidence of the requestors and project team.
Associate is able to recognize he/her skills, habits, work ethic, and behaviors and use them to manage his/her work.
Associate is able to receive and process constructive feedback and affect adjustments to his/her skills, habits, work ethics or behaviors in a positive way.
Proactively and independently troubleshoot and resolve minor incidents and requests.
Completes task with attention to detail and high level of quality.
Performs self-review process prior to completion.
Design configuration require minimal additional QA by peer or lead analyst.
Manages low to medium complexity projects/requests.
Collaborates with team members as needed.
Complete in a timely manner assigned courses within Healthstream, other electronic tracking tools for educational related material or attend presentations in person as assigned.
Ensure the services that he/she provides contribute to the successful accomplishment of the primary mission of the department.
Ensures vendors meet agreed upon SLAs and follow processes.
May be required to travel to perform duties.
May be required to work additional hours as needed during critical problems.
Identifies and seizes new opportunities, displays can-do attitude in good and bad times and steps up to handle tough issues.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements: Education/Skills Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred with a focus in healthcare, business, or information systems.
Ability to present complex data in meaningful method, i.e., charts, graphs Ability to adjust to and implement change Problem Solving skills Multitasking skills Work as a team member Proficient in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Excellent customer service skills Highly effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to establish working relationships that foster optimal quality teamwork and education Strong organizational skills in managing multiple priorities Experience1+ Years of experience within healthcare, business, or information systems discipline Solves minor to moderate incidents with direction Develops new functionality for requests with direction Licenses, Registrations, or CertificationsAssociated certifications on area of focus, preferred For Epic Analysts: Certified or proficient in assigned Epic module (must be obtained within 6 months of employment date) Certifications or Proficiencies must stay current by maintaining new version training Work Schedule: MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE Work Type: Full Time
Summary:
With minimum supervision administer radiation therapy treatments & simulation in accordance with the prescription & instructions of the radiation oncologist. Must be able to judge when the treatment should be withheld until consultation with the radiation oncologist. Must be able to assist in treatment planning procedures including tumor localization & dosimetry. Triage sick patients to nursing for evaluation. Ability to perform daily and other QA (quality assurance) protocols. Ability to initiate and run organ specific and procedure specific CT protocols.
Responsibilities:
- Operates the CT/Simulator and transfer CT data into the treatment planning system. Demonstrates the ability to turn simulator on/off properly and perform quality assurance tests / procedures Ability to perform daily and other QA ( quality assurance) protocols. Ability to initiate and run organ specific and procedure specific CT protocols.
- Constructs custom immobilization devices for each patient.
- Operates the power injector.
- Delivers daily treatment according to the physician’s prescription.
- Operates the linear accelerator and information system. Ensures accurate treatment delivery and data capture. Demonstrates sound clinical judgement and adheres to accurate prescribed treatment. Properly reports variation in treatment set-up or dose delivery to person in charge and/or oncologist.
- Operates portal imaging and cone beam CT.
- Operates the multi-leaf collimator and has ability/skill to change leaf motors as necessary.
- Carries out anatomy localization on a daily basis using cone beam.
- Maintains a complete and accurate medical record that corresponds to the electronic medical record. Audits the patient electronic medical record for complete and accurate documentation.
- Operates the High Dose Rate Brachytherapy unit and assists with HDR procedures.
- Performs scheduling duties for all patient appointments. Monitors schedule to ensure minimal conflicts.
- Participates in patient education and reports unexpected or severe side effects to the physician or nurse. Assess patients and family members for special needs such as dietary, psychosocial, nursing/physician consultation, etc.
- Participates in the Department Quality Improvement Program. Identifies and develops new projects. Collects data to support process improvement projects.
- Reports all process deviations and equipment malfunctions to the Director. Demonstrates the ability to troubleshoot minor equipment and patient setup problems. Reports erratic operation of equipment to Physicist and/or Biomedical personnel. Observes radiation safety measures for patient and personnel.
- Covers on-call duty on a rotating basis.
- Makes appropriate referrals to support services including dietician, social and navigation.
- Enters all charges electronically and accurately for procedures performed and devices used. Responsible for auditing charge entry and ensuring appropriate charges were entered for the patient.
Requirements:
Education:
- Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy Technology Program.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree, or Certificate in Radiation Therapy Technology.
Experience:
- Prior experience as a radiation therapist or a new graduate.
- Ability to operate a linear accelerator, computerized record and verify system, portal imager, CT/simulator, HDR and ultrasound.
- Excellent computer skills and trouble shooting ability.
- Must be able to understand and carry out complex radiation prescriptions and able to work under pressure
Certifications, Registrations, or Licenses:
- Registered and certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) as an RTT.
- Current New Mexico State license.
Work Schedule:
MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Work Type:
Full Time
Summary:
Performs diagnostic and interventional procedures as requested by physicians. Provides care for patients while obtaining diagnostic quality images for interpretation by a Radiologist/Cardiologist.
Responsibilities:
* Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
* Performs cardiac and interventional procedures in accordance with established department protocols and within standard time frames. Prepares and orients patients to procedures to be performed.
* Provides patient care to patients while in the Cath Lab.
* Provides radiation protection to patients, fellow workers and him or herself.
* Operates imaging equipment, computer and other department equipment. Maintains and operates equipment in accordance with department and manufacturer's recommendations.
* Prepares and maintains written or computerized documentation in accordance with department and hospital policy.
* Maintains supplies and accessories in work area on a regular basis.
* Maintains orderliness and cleanliness in work area.
* Is cooperative and helpful in a clear and courteous manner to patients, visitors, physicians, staff and co-workers.
* Maintains and exhibits a current knowledge of cardiovascular and interventional technology. Participates in professional continuing educational workshops and programs.
* Provides coverage after normal hours of operation on an on-call basis.
* Performs various Point of Care testing procedures.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Education/Skills
* High school diploma or equivalent required.
* Graduation from accredited radiologic technology program required.
* Thorough knowledge of associated radiographic equipment, neurologic and cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, radiographic positioning, medical terminology and basic computer skills.
* Thorough knowledge of interventional procedures in Cardiology and Radiology preferred.
Experience
* One-year radiologic experience preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
* ARRT or Board eligible, New Mexico State licensure required.
* BLS certification required (required within six months of hire for recent graduates).
* ACLS must be obtained within the first year.
In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.
Work Schedule:
MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed
Summary:
Performs a variety of technical duties to assist in preparing and caring for pre-operative patients. Prepares patient skin for surgery in accordance with hospital standards. Maintains aseptic techniques;
actively monitors situations that could lead to breaches in aseptic technique. Provides comfort and support for pre-operative patients by demonstrating sensitivity to patient care and privacy. Transports patients to and from the Operating Room suite. Positions patients according to the type of surgery. Identifies and cares for biological specimens. Prepares the Operating Room by setting up tables, instruments, and supplies according to type of case.
Responsibilities:
* Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
* Under the direction of a professional nurse, performs all processes that relate to the delivery of direct patient care and assistance care in the OR prior to and during any surgical procedure.
* Ability to proficiently scrub 3 specialty areas including but not limited to: Transplants, Open Heart, Urology, Neurology, Titanium Rib, Robotics, etc. is highly preferred.
* Establishes and maintains the sterile field, passes instruments, and sutures to the physician, and assists as directed by the physician.
* Use the physician preference card as a beginning point when pulling cases and setting up the OR.
* Ensures that preference cards are kept up to date and as complete as possible.
* Works effectively as a member of the team caring for the patient.
* Cooperates in team planning and execution.
* Maintains a safe environment by always implementing technical and aseptic practices.
* Demonstrates clinical expertise in the use and care of all surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment.
* Adheres to Universal Barrier Precautions for both patient and own safety in all patient care situations.
* Demonstrates competency to monitor and control the surgical environment. Maintains proper traffic control, dress codes, and adherence to OR sanitation policies and procedures.
* Familiar with facility policy and procedure regarding decontamination, processing, and sterilization of all instruments and supplies that are processed within the facility.
* Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.
* Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
* High School Diploma or equivalent is required
* Completion of the Surgical Technology program or an accredited LVN/LPN program is required
Experience
* 2 or more years of experience preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
* BLS required
* Certified Surgical Technologist within 180 days of graduation or LVN/LPN License required
Work Schedule:
MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Work Type:
Full Time
Summary:
Performs a variety of technical duties to assist in preparing and caring for pre-operative patients. Prepares patient skin for surgery in accordance with hospital standards. Maintains aseptic techniques;
actively monitors situations that could lead to breaches in aseptic technique. Provides comfort and support for pre-operative patients by demonstrating sensitivity to patient care and privacy. Transports patients to and from the Operating Room suite. Positions patients according to the type of surgery. Identifies and cares for biological specimens. Prepares the Operating Room by setting up tables, instruments, and supplies according to type of case.
Responsibilities:
- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Under the direction of a professional nurse, performs all processes that relate to the delivery of direct patient care and assistance care in the OR prior to and during any surgical procedure.
- Ability to proficiently scrub 3 specialty areas including but not limited to: Transplants, Open Heart, Urology, Neurology, Titanium Rib, Robotics, etc. is highly preferred.
- Establishes and maintains the sterile field, passes instruments, and sutures to the physician, and assists as directed by the physician.
- Use the physician preference card as a beginning point when pulling cases and setting up the OR.
- Ensures that preference cards are kept up to date and as complete as possible.
- Works effectively as a member of the team caring for the patient.
- Cooperates in team planning and execution.
- Maintains a safe environment by always implementing technical and aseptic practices.
- Demonstrates clinical expertise in the use and care of all surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment.
- Adheres to Universal Barrier Precautions for both patient and own safety in all patient care situations.
- Demonstrates competency to monitor and control the surgical environment. Maintains proper traffic control, dress codes, and adherence to OR sanitation policies and procedures.
- Familiar with facility policy and procedure regarding decontamination, processing, and sterilization of all instruments and supplies that are processed within the facility.
- Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.
- Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required
- Completion of the Surgical Technology program or an accredited LVN/LPN program is required
Experience
- 2 or more years of experience preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- BLS required
- Certified Surgical Technologist within 180 days of graduation or LVN/LPN License required
Work Schedule:
MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Work Type:
Full Time
Summary:
Performs complex EEG and Evoked Potential procedures that meet the established standards published by the American Society EEG Technology (ASET). Clerical duties in support of above.
Responsibilities:
Calibrates and adjusts equipment to meet recording standards and documents variances.
Establishes rapport with patient and family to create an appropriate recording atmosphere. Documents relevant medical history. Instructs patient in proper follow-up care.
Determines electrode placement according to the International 10-20 System. Independently modifies placement to meet the needs of each test.
Records EEG and other physiological phenomenon so the localization and diagnosis are facilitated.
Recognizes and documents as an ongoing process all relevant physiologic state. Eliminates or monitors all artifacts.
Prepares an analysis of technical aspects of the recording to aid in accurate reading.
Following the criteria published by ASET -The Neurodiagnostic Society, performs electrical cerebral silence (brain death) studies that meet or exceed standards.
Participates fully in hospital and department Quality Management, Infection Control, and Safety programs.
Recognizes the essential difference between appropriate patient education and the inappropriate giving of medical advice.
Ensures that appropriate reading neurologist has access to EEG recording.
Ensures that EEG data is sent to storage service using appropriate secure system.
Confirms that EEG has been read and report is in patient’s medical record.
Requirements:
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience:
2 years EEG and Evoked Potential experience preferred.
Demonstrated proficiency in EEG
Must be computer literate and have working knowledge of general office equipment
Requires a working knowledge of various software applications such as Cerner, Affinity, hospital software applications, Internet, excel and word
Effective human relation skills
Effective telephone skills
Must be able to maintain absolute confidentiality.
Certifications, Registrations, or Licenses:
Certification by American Board of Registered EEG Technologists.
Work Schedule:
MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Work Type:
Full Time
Summary:
The Nuclear Medicine Technologist will perform a wide variety of routine and advanced imaging procedures, will provide support for other imaging technologists as needed, and help to facilitate smooth and efficient patient flow. The technologist will demonstrate flexibility by working other shifts and/or at other campuses as needed or required. The technologist must be able to troubleshoot basic maintenance, participate in QA, and resolve issues related to image processing and the image archiving system. Expectation to participate in ongoing education, safety, and technical advances within their scope of licensure. The technologists will adhere to, and maintain, the expected imaging competencies as outlined by management. Observe radiation, personnel, and patient safety measures. Maintains radiation safety protocol while handling radionuclides and pharmaceuticals used in the department. Completes daily logs and periodic tests performed as required by the license. Behavior and communication skills must align with the organization's mission, values, and culture.
Responsibilities:
- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Demonstrates adherence to the Core Values of CHRISTUS Health.
- Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
- Promotes staff growth, development, and employee engagement by collaborating with management, coworkers, and physicians to create an optimal work environment.
- Promotes exceptional physician satisfaction by providing meaningful assistance to radiologists and referring physicians.
- Performs all duties in a manner that protects the confidentiality of patients and does not solicit or disclose any confidential information unless it is necessary in the performance of assigned job duties.
- Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
- Ensures compliance with all policies, procedures, and standards of care as deemed appropriate by State and Federal agencies, the hospital, and other regulatory entities.
- Performs examinations/procedures as needed to assist in patient throughput within the scope of the Manager’s license(s), certification(s), and/or documented competencies.
- Demonstrates flexibility by working other shifts and at other campuses as needed or required.
- Ensures completed exams are scanned and stored correctly in PACS.
- Ability to follow PACS downtime procedures as a PACS Superuser and escalate any problem(s) or issue(s) to the PACS administrator or Designee if needed.
- Troubleshoots and reports any equipment malfunctions to the Director/Manager and/or Biomedical personnel; does appropriate follow-up.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
- Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent required
Experience
- 1 year of experience in a clinical nuclear medicine setting preferred
- Basic computer experience required
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- Nuclear Medicine Technology (N) by ARRT or NMTCB required
- State Licensure required
- Texas: MRT by TMB
- Louisiana: LRT (N) or (F) by LSRTBE
- New Mexico: NMT by MIRTP NMED
- BLS required
Work Schedule:
MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed
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.
