4N031 - AEROSPACE MEDICAL SERVICE AFSC Enlisted

Summary

The hundreds of medical facilities we have around the world are only as good as the Airmen who work in them. Providing essential care in multiple medical roles, Aerospace Medical Service specialists assist doctors and care for patients in a wide range of situations. From administering immunizations to assisting in aeromedical evacuations, these highly skilled professionals supply critical support and are valuable members of any healthcare team.

What You’ll Do

• Perform a wide array of technical nursing duties involving the care and treatment of patients, including immunizations, dialysis and critical care.
• Assemble, operate and maintain medical equipment.
• Schedule and conduct in-service training on procedures and techniques.
• Administer medications under the supervision of a physician or nurse.
• Perform medical, dental and emergency treatment at deployed locations and remote sites.
• Prepare patients for surgery and perform postoperative monitoring.
• Perform aeromedical evacuation ground or flight duties.

Duties

• Provide quality patient care and treatment according to specialty.
• Conduct medical examinations and diagnostic procedures.
• Maintain patient medical records and documentation.
• Implement preventive medicine programs and health initiatives.
• Train and supervise medical personnel as required.

Qualifications

• 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 Back-up Technician qualification
• Completion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
• Must be at least 17, but has not reached age 42 on the date of enlistment

Training & Education

How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Airman in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.

Training Stages

• Basic Military Training: 7.5 weeks
• TECHNICAL TRAINING: 98 days
• TECH SCHOOL LOCATION: Ft Sam Houston, TX Designated Medical Facility
• STATUS UPON COMPLETION: Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Practical Nursing Technology

Minimum Education

You must be 17–42 years of age, a U.S. citizen and obtain a qualifying ASVAB score. *High School Students may start their application as early as the end of their junior year. Applicants who are non-graduates or non-alternate credential holders must obtain an AFQT Test score of 65 or higher on the ASVAB

Components

• Air Force Active Duty
• Air National Guard
• Air Force Reserve