HEALTH CARE SPECIALIST

The Combat Medic Specialistis primarily responsible for providing emergency medical treatment, 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 Prepare blood samples for laboratory analysis Prepare patients, operating rooms, equipment and supplies for surgery TRAINING Job training for a Combat Medic Specialistrequires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 16 weeks of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Sam Houston, TX , including practice of inpatient care. Some of the skills you'll learn are: Patient care techniques Emergency medical techniques Methods of sterilizing surgical equipment Plaster-casting techniques HELPFUL SKILLS Interest in 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

Created: 2024-10-19