Health Care Specialist

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Health Care Specialist

Job Description

Dreaming of a health care career? As a National Guard Health Care Specialist, you will address the health care needs of civilians after natural disasters or civil emergencies. You will also be the first line of defense against injuries and illnesses suffered by our Soldiers through the administration of immediate emergency care and ongoing care and support. After extensive Army medical training, you will be prepared to provide fellow Soldiers with first-rate health care in any setting, from field hospitals to state-of-the-art facilities. Your training will also prepare you for a rewarding civilian career in the health care field.

Earn while you learn

Get paid to learn! Join the Guard and you will learn valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.

Job training requires nine weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn fundamental Soldiering skills, and seven to 52 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT), which includes practice in patient care. The duration of your AIT depends on the area of specialization you choose. Part of AIT is spent in the classroom and part in the field.

Benefits

•                    Paid training

•                    A monthly paycheck

•                    Montgomery G.I. Bill

•                    Up to 100 percent Tuition Assistance for college or vocational training (up to $4,500 per fiscal year, 1 October - 30 September)

•                    Retirement benefits for part-time service

•                    Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)

•                    401(k)-type savings plan

•                    Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)

Requirements

•                    High School Diploma or GED (If you do not have a diploma or GED, you may still apply - ask a recruiter about how the Army National Guard can help you earn your GED.)

•                    Must be between the ages of 17 and 35

•                    Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards

•                    Must meet citizenship requirements

COMPANY OVERVIEW

With more than 370 years of service, the Army National Guard is the largest reserve component, as well as the oldest branch of the U.S. military. In the Guard, you get the training from us, serve in your own community, and enhance your marketability for the higher paying jobs you are now seeking. We provide our members with college tuition assistance and offer attractive benefits on top of paid training in all of our career fields. The Army National Guard has career opportunities in every State and U.S. Territory, more than 3,600 training locations, and more than 350,000 members. Visit the Army National Guard Web site by clicking the Apply Now button.

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