Healthcare Specialist

Healthcare Specialist

The Healthcare Specialist provides emergency medical treatment, limited primary care, force health protection and evacuation in a variety of operational and clinical settings from point of injury or illness through the continuum of military health care.

Through extensive Army medical training, Oregon Army National Guard Healthcare Specialists are Soldiers able to provide our young fighting men and women first-rate health care as the war against terrorism continues. Healthcare Specialists in the Guard can also be found addressing the healthcare needs of civilians in the aftermath of natural disasters or civil emergencies. Settings in which work is performed range from state-of-the-art medical facilities to field hospitals and clinics serving underserved rural communities.

The Oregon Army National Guard is an elite group of Citizen-Soldiers who dedicate a portion of their time to serving their nation. Guard members train part-time to be ready full-time, should their state or nation call them to serve.

Benefits

Up to a $20,000 Enlistment Bonus
Paid Healthcare Training
A Monthly Paycheck
Montgomery G.I. Bill
Up to 100% Tuition Assistance for College
Student Loan Repayment Program
Retirement Benefits for Part-time ServiceLow-Cost Life Insurance (Up to $400,000 in coverage)401-K-type Savings Plan
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)
Between the ages of 17 and 42
Must be able to pass a physical exam
Must meet citizenship requirements (see 1-800-GO-GUARD for details)
Ability to lift moderately heavy objects