HS

Description

Health Services Technician (HS) perform duties as assistant in the prevention and treatment of disease and injuries, and in the administration of medical departments ashore and afloat. The Coast Guard relies heavily on its Health Services Technicians (HS) to deliver vital medical care across a spectrum of operational environments, from clinics to sickbays ashore & afloat. HS personnel are pivotal in both preventing and treating diseases and injuries. They work under the direct supervision of medical and dental officers, providing crucial support in patient care while managing a myriad of administrative duties. HSs provide a comprehensive array of healthcare services, ranging from acute care to routine check-ups – medical readiness, and emergency medicine interventions. They operate in various settings, including Coast Guard clinics, as Independent Duty HS in ashore sick bays and aboard cutters, and with Deployable Specialized Forces. Their responsibilities encompass administering medical care to personnel, aiding medical and dental officers, conducting diagnostic tests, providing ancillary technical support in pharmacy, behavioral health, physical therapy, preventive medicine/safety, dental, & radiology. In essence, HS technicians are indispensable in safeguarding the health and welfare of Coast Guard personnel, ensuring seamless medical operations both onshore and offshore.