22 career profiles
Army medical careers support patient care, emergency response, laboratory services, preventive health, and clinical operations.
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As a Special Forces Medical Sergeant, you'll become Green Berets, one of the most highly skilled Soldiers in the world. Though you’ll primarily train with an emphasis on first-response and trauma medicine much like a paramedic in the civilian world, you’ll also have a working knowledge of dentistry, veterinary care, public sanitation, water quality, and optometry.
As a Biomedical Equipment Specialist, you’ll maintain and repair medical equipment that Soldiers rely on, including X-ray systems and life-support monitors. You’ll diagnose problems, fix malfunctions, and install mechanical or radiological equipment to keep critical medical technology running.
As an Orthopedic Specialist, you'll assist with all kinds of patient care at an Orthopedic clinic—where patients are treated for pain and injuries to bones, joints, and muscles. You'll help prep patients for surgery, monitor their care afterwards, and even assist orthopedic surgeons with procedures in the operating room.
As a Practical Nursing Specialist, you'll provide the highest level of quality medical care to Soldiers and their families by performing preventive, therapeutic, and emergency nursing care under the supervision of a physician, registered nurse, or non-commissioned Officer.
As an Operating Room Specialist, you'll assist nurses in prepping patients for surgery and providing assistance to doctors during surgical procedures. You'll ensure that operating rooms and surgical tools are properly sterilized and inspected before and after procedures.
As a Dental Specialist, you'll receive the specialized training needed to assist Army dentists in the examination and treatment of servicemembers’ teeth. You'll help the dentist prepare for operations by selecting and arranging instruments and by taking patient’s dental impressions and X-rays. You’ll also manage the dental offices and patient records, perform preventive cleanings, take the patient’s blood pressure, pulse, and help administer anesthesia when needed.
As a Physical Therapy Specialist, you’ll help licensed Physical Therapists treat and rehabilitate patients suffering from a variety of injuries and illnesses in order to decrease their pain and promote a physically fit lifestyle so they can be in top physical condition. You’ll receive the intensive instruction needed to provide patient care and administer physical therapy treatments that will treat disabilities and prevent future injuries.
As a Patient Administration Specialist, you'll be entrusted with serving the military community and their families and providing essential support to the clinical staff of a hospital. You’ll perform administrative duties for patients, and you’ll utilize your knowledge of medical terms and statistical reports to manage medical records and keep track of patient health.
As an Optical Laboratory Specialist, you’ll read prescriptions and use advanced equipment to shape, coat, and assemble eyewear for Soldiers. You’ll maintain equipment and ensure troops have the precision eyewear they need to stay mission-ready.
As a Medical Logistics Specialist, you’ll receive, store, and issue medical supplies and equipment while managing inventory records and quality assurance. You’ll ensure timely ordering and delivery of materials to support field training and deployments, supervise supply teams, and enforce compliance with safety procedures.
As a Medical Laboratory Specialist, you’ll perform lab tests and identify blood types to help diagnose and treat Soldiers. You’ll collect samples, run tests, manage blood products, and keep critical equipment running as it should.
As an Occupational Therapy Specialist, you’ll work with Registered Occupational Therapists to help Soldiers recover from injuries and illness through tailored treatment plans. You’ll teach recovery techniques and guide patients through physical and mental challenges caused by trauma.
As a Nutrition Care Specialist, you'll provide healthy and nutritious diets for patients and medical nutrition therapy for military service members, their families, retirees, and veterans. You’ll prepare and serve food that meets each patient’s individual medical condition for rapid recovery, disease management, and the promotion of health and wellness. You’ll work with a Registered Dietitian to create customized diets and specially balanced menus for patients, and you’ll teach wellness, nutrition, health, and good food choices.
Operates X-ray and medical-imaging equipment while supporting patient care.
As a Pharmacy Specialist, you'll be an integral member of the healthcare team, preparing and issuing prescribed pharmaceuticals and medicines, while also maintaining pharmacy supplies and records under the supervision of pharmacists and doctors. You will evaluate orders, verify dosage calculations, and provide instructions to patients on how to properly take the medicine.
As a Veterinary Food Inspection Specialist, you’ll oversee food safety, quality assurance, and protection from contamination of food consumed by Soldiers and their families. You’ll supervise food inspection and combined veterinary services, while using statistical sampling methods to ensure foods are inspected for freshness, proper storage and delivery, and packaged according to military standards.
As a Preventive Medicine Specialist, you'll be a major contributor when it comes to keeping the Army healthy and preventing the spread of infection and disease. You'll conduct laboratory tests to monitor the spread of bacteria, keep health records, and survey and track conditions for potential risks. You’ll have the skills and training necessary to recommend proper corrective actions to ensure good health for our Soldiers.
As an Animal Care Specialist, you'll provide medical care, management, and treatment for government-owned animals, including K-9 units, ceremonial horses, and the pets of Soldiers and their families. You will prevent and control the spread of diseases from animals to humans. You'll also help Army veterinarians conduct routine exams, administer medications, and perform surgical and emergency procedures for animals. It’ll be your responsibility to ensure the best possible treatment, so the animals can provide a great service to the Army.
As a Respiratory Specialist, your focus will be to help patients with chronic or sudden breathing problems. You'll be assisting doctors and advanced nurses in treating patients in both emergency and non-emergency situations, preparing blood samples for lab tests, and administering tests that check lung capacity and function.
Provides emergency treatment, limited primary care, and evacuation support.
As a Behavioral Health Specialist, you'll work under the supervision of psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers to help administer mental health care to Soldiers. You'll conduct intake interviews and counsel patients to ensure they get the treatment they need to be productive and healthy members of the Army. Additionally, you'll help your fellow Soldiers learn to manage any existing mental health conditions, behavior problems, struggles with drugs and alcohol, and stresses that arise as part of Army service.
As an Eye Specialist, you'll work with optometrists and ophthalmologists to conduct diagnostic vision tests and help care for and treat patients with eye or vision problems.
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