Duties and Responsibilities:Navy Hospital Corpsmen provide treatment for thousands of Sailors and Marines, using quick thinking to help keep them fit and ready to serve at the best of their abilities.

• Serve as an operating room technician for general and specialized surgery
• Process dental X-rays and operate X-ray equipment
• Work in the field with Navy SEALs or Seabees or be assigned to Fleet Marine Force
• Construct dental crowns and bridges  
• Help administer a wide range of preventive care  
• Deliver emergency medical or dental treatment to Sailors and Marines in the field
• Maintain patient treatment records
• Administer medications, including injections
• Perform clinical tests

Salary:Average salaries for US Navy Combat Medic: $56052. US Navy salary trends based on salaries posted anonymously by US Navy employees.

Education:Beyond offering access to professional credentials and certifications, Navy technical and operational training in the field of medical support can translate to credit hours toward a bachelor’s or associate degree through the American Council on Education. 

Demand or Need for this profession: A high-school diploma or equivalent is required to become an Enlisted Sailor in the medical support field in the Navy. It is required that those seeking a Hospital Corpsman position be U.S. citizens and should have a sincere interest in providing general health care. They must relate well to other people and work well as a part of a team. Candidates should have good communication skills, writing and arithmetic ability, manual dexterity, and a good memory. They should be dependable, trustworthy, resourceful, and have a background or interest in the sciences. Other important qualifications are competence with tools, equipment/machines, physical stamina and the ability to do repetitive tasks without losing interest. Any illegal involvement with drugs may be disqualifying.

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