U.S. Army Medic Specialist (68W) – Seattle Army Recruiting Battalion – Gig Harbor, WA

Have you thought about serving full-time or part-time in the U.S. Army or Army Reserve? Are you looking for a unique stepping stone to set yourself apart from your peers in the emergency medicine and medical laboratory field? Our job fields include medical laboratory specialists, practical nursing specialists, operating room specialists, and more?

Eligibility:

• You must enlist or commission into the United States Army to obtain this position.
• You must be between the ages of 17-34.
• You must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• You must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder.
• You must be able to meet U.S. Army height/weight requirements.
• You must have no tattoos on hands, face, or above the neck (Ring tattoos are acceptable).
• You must have no gauged ears.
• You must have no history of a felony-level offense or DUI.
• You must have no major medical procedures that would prohibit you from enlisting.

OVERVIEW:

The combat medic specialist is primarily responsible for providing emergency medical treatment at the point of wounding on the battlefield, limited primary care, and health protection and evacuation from a point of injury or illness.

JOB DUTIES:

• Administer emergency medical treatment to battlefield casualties.
• Assist with outpatient and inpatient care and treatment.
• Instruct Soldiers on Combat Lifesaver/First Responder training course.
• Manage a Soldier’s medical readiness, medical supplies, and equipment.

TRAINING:

Job training for a combat medic specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 16 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, including practice in-patient care.

Some of the skills you’ll learn are:

• Patient-care techniques.
• Emergency medical techniques.
• Advanced medical care.
• Plaster-casting techniques.

HELPFUL SKILLS:

• Enjoy helping and caring for others.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work under stressful conditions.
• Interest in chemistry, biology, psychology, general science, and algebra.
• High attention to detail.