Navy NEC · Medical
L01B Junior Submarine Hospital Corpsman (JSHM)
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating. Part of the Hospital Corpsman rating
Overview
A Junior Submarine Hospital Corpsman assists the Submarine Independent Duty Corpsman with medical and radiation health programs aboard attack, guided missile, and ballistic missile submarines. The corpsman qualifies for this work by completing Radiation Health Technician C School and Basic Enlisted Submarine School.
Core Skills
- submarine medical support
- radiation health program support
- patient care assistance
- basic life support
- medical readiness tracking
- health records management
- preventive medicine support
- shipboard medical logistics
- emergency response
- clinical team coordination
Civilian Software & Tools
- Epic Systems
- Microsoft Office software
- eClinicalWorks EHR software
- MEDITECH software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft SharePoint
Civilian Career Paths
- Clinical Technician
- Emergency Medicine
- Public Health
- Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- NREMT Emergency Medical Technician
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT)
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Career Growth
- Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
- Radiation Safety Officer Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Medical Laboratory Technician Certification
What the Work Involves
- Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
- Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.
- Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
- Operate and maintain steam autoclaves, keeping records of loads completed, items in loads, and maintenance procedures performed.
- Examine equipment to detect leaks, worn or loose parts, or other indications of disrepair.
Related Occupations
- Surgical Assistants
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians
- Registered Nurses
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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