Navy – Carthage, Tunisia

About the Role

Medical emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere — and when they do, we need people who are ready to take charge. Whether you’re stationed at a hospital, aboard a ship or submarine, or deployed alongside fellow Sailors and Marines, you’ll use advanced medical training to save lives. The world’s bravest fighters will put their trust in you to provide critical care whenever and wherever it’s needed most.

Responsibilities

Hospital Corpsman (HM)

Provide emergency medical treatment to SEALs, Seabees, Marines, and other military personnel in the field.
Deliver emergency dental care, process dental X-rays, and assist in constructing dental crowns and bridges.
Support general and specialized surgeries as an operating room technician.
Administer a wide range of preventive care, immunizations, medications, and intravenous therapies.
Maintain detailed patient records, conduct clinical research, and perform medical testing.

Hospital Corpsman Advanced Technical Field (HM-ATF)

Hospital Corpsmen in this track go beyond traditional roles to perform life-saving duties in the most challenging environments.

Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsman (SARC)

Provide advanced medical care and operational support for Marine Reconnaissance and Special Operations Forces.
Participate in direct action, special reconnaissance, foreign internal defense, and unconventional warfare missions.

Search and Rescue Medical Technician (SMT)

Perform emergency rescues and medical care from helicopters.
Support Search and Rescue (SAR), tactical evacuations, MEDEVAC, CASEVAC, and Combat Search & Rescue (CSAR).

Deep Sea Diving Medical Technician (DMT)

Deliver emergency care for diving-related illnesses and hyperbaric conditions.
Operate and maintain diving equipment, perform underwater inspections, and participate in special warfare and small boat operations.
Use specialized systems like Swimmer Delivery Vehicles and submarine Lock-in/Lock-out systems.

Work Environment

As a Hospital Corpsman, you’ll experience one of the most diverse and adventurous work environments in the Navy:

Serve on Navy ships, submarines, aircraft carriers, or on land in Navy medical facilities and field operations.
Work alongside Navy nurses, surgeons, and other medical professionals as a first responder in both clinical and combat settings.

If you pursue the Advanced Technical Field (HM-ATF), you will:

Train and operate in extreme environments, including deep-sea diving, airborne operations, and combat zones.
Work both independently and in teams, performing specialized medical duties in highly challenging conditions.

Training & Advancement

Hospital Corpsman (HM)

Complete Boot Camp followed by 14 weeks of « A » School at Fort Sam Houston, TX, focusing on the principles of patient care and emergency medical procedures.
Ongoing training opportunities in advanced medical specialties such as radiology, physical therapy, surgery, and dental care.
Opportunity to deploy with the Marines as a Fleet Marine Force Corpsman with additional specialty training.

Hospital Corpsman Advanced Technical Field (HM-ATF)

Following « A » School, candidates can specialize in one of three advanced tracks:

Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsman Pipeline: 121 weeks of training, including reconnaissance, diving, demolitions, advanced medical skills, and airborne operations.
Search and Rescue Medical Technician Pipeline: 27 weeks of training in advanced life support, rescue operations, and helicopter-based emergency care.
Medical Deep Sea Diving Technician Pipeline: 28 weeks of training in diving physics, underwater medicine, and dive operations.

Advancement is competitive and based on performance, training completion, and leadership ability.

Post-Service Opportunities

Your Navy medical experience is highly valued in the civilian healthcare sector. You will:

Gain certifications and hands-on experience that can lead to careers in emergency medicine, surgery, dental care, and more.
Have access to professional credentials and college credits through the American Council on Education, the Navy College Program, Tuition Assistance, and the Post-9/11 GI Bill.

Qualifications & Requirements

General

U.S. citizenship required.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Normal color perception and vision correctable to 20/20.
Must meet security clearance requirements.
No disqualifying drug use history.

Additional Requirements for HM-ATF

Must be 28 years old or younger.
Minimum 6-year enlistment.
Must pass a Physical Screening Test (PST):
- Swim: 12:30 (1.5 miles)
- Sit-ups: 50
- Push-ups: 50
- Pull-ups: 10
- Run: 10:30 (500 yd / 450 m)
Meet Student Naval Aviator (SNA) physical standards.
Must demonstrate maturity, physical endurance, attention to detail, and the ability to learn complex medical procedures under pressure.

Start Your Journey

If you are passionate about providing life-saving care, ready to work in diverse environments, and eager to make a meaningful impact, this is the perfect opportunity to build a fulfilling career in both the Navy and the healthcare field.