Medical Specialist

Position Summary

Our hundreds of medical facilities around the world are only as good as the staff who run them. Providing care in multiple essential roles, Aerospace Medical Service specialists assist physicians and care for patients in a wide range of situations.

From assisting in aeromedical evacuations to administering immunizations, they supply critical support and are invaluable to our operations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of technical nursing duties, including immunizations, dialysis and critical care.
• Perform medical, dental and emergency treatment at deployed locations and remote sites.
• Administer medications under a physician or nurse’s supervision.
• Prepare patients for surgery and perform postoperative monitoring.

Benefits

• Outstanding free or low-cost healthcare coverage for you and your family
• Food and housing assistance
• Continuing-education opportunities
• World-travel opportunities
• Non-prior Service enlistment bonus of up to $15,000 with a six-year contract and paid incrementally over six years (dependent on member meeting all eligibility requirements based on IAW Air Force policy and law)
• Prior Service bonus of up $15,000 for six-year enlistment paid over six years or $7,500 for a three-year contract paid over three years (dependent on member meeting all eligibility requirements based on IAW Air Force policy and law)
• Reenlistment bonus of up to $7,500 with a three-year contract paid upfront / lump sum (dependent on member meeting all eligibility requirements based on IAW Air Force policy and law)

Qualifications

• A high school senior (age 17 or older)*, high school diploma, a GED or 15 college semester hours
• 50 General (G) score on the ASVAB
• A minimum score of 36 on the TAPAS / PSM
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, along with other medical techniques and procedures
• Completion of related Air Force programs and courses
• Certification from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
• No record of unresolved instability
• Normal color vision
• Immunization Backup Technician qualification
• Completion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
• Must be between the ages of 17 and 42
• High school students may start their application as early as the end of their junior year.

About the Air Force Reserve

The Air Force Reserve is a proud partner in America’s defense, offering a variety of part-time and full-time careers with full-time benefits.

These include low-cost health insurance, a noncontributory retirement plan, tuition assistance and educational programs.

The Air Force Reserve recruits talent and provides highly technical training to help you build and sustain the world’s most-advanced airpower.

All with the flexibility to advance in your civilian career or education while serving close to home. Also, if you’re currently serving or have served, and ready for more, we can use your experience.