COMBAT MEDIC SPECIALIST - Indianapolis - (Indianapolis, IN)

OVERVIEWThe combat medic specialist is primarily responsible for providing emergency medical treatment at point of wounding on the battlefield, limited primary care, and health protection and evacuation from a point of injury or illness.JOB ASSIGNMENTS Administer emergency medical treatment to battlefield casualties Assist with outpatient and inpatient care and treatment Instruct Soldier's on Combat Lifesaver/1st Responder training course Manage Soldier's medical readiness, medical supplies and equipmentTRAININGJob training for a combat medic specialist requires ten weeks of Basic Combat Training and sixteen 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 techniquesHELPFUL SKILLS Enjoy helping and caring for others Expertise to communicate effectively and work under stressful conditions Interest in chemistry, biology, psychology