Combat Medic

Overview

The 4th Separate Tank Brigade is a standing tank forces formation within the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Responsibilities:

• providing first aid in combat conditions
• evacuating the wounded from the battlefield, ensuring their safety
• assessing casualties' condition and providing initial diagnosis
• performing stabilization measures (stopping bleeding, supporting breathing, cardiopulmonary resuscitation)
• preparing to transport the wounded to medical facilities
• keeping personal medical equipment ready
• cooperating with other units and medical personnel for a prompt response to combat situations

Requirements:

• medical education (specialized secondary or higher; preference given to Nurse or Paramedic specialization)
• experience working in high-risk conditions or knowledge of emergency medicine
• skills in tactical medicine, knowledge of TCCC (Tactical Combat Casualty Care) protocols
• resilience to stress, physical endurance, ability to make quick decisions
• skills in working with medical equipment (tourniquets, bandages, oxygen equipment, etc.)
• responsibility, attentiveness to detail, readiness to work in extreme conditions
• knowledge of the main NATO medical standards will be an advantage

Conditions:

• mobilization until the end of martial law or contract service
• work under combat conditions as part of the unit
• provision of necessary medical equipment and consumables
• professional training and skills advancement
• monetary allowance in accordance with current legislation