Careers Career Paths Navy Search and Rescue Medical Technician These sailors play an important role on Navy rescue crews Share PINTEREST Email Print Career Paths US Military Careers Technology Careers Sports Careers Sales Project Management Professional Writer Music Careers Media Legal Careers Government Careers Finance Careers Fiction Writing Careers Entertainment Careers Criminology Careers Book Publishing Aviation Animal Careers Advertising Learn More By Rod Powers Rod Powers Air Force NCO Academy Rod Powers was a retired Air Force First Sergeant with 22 years of active duty service. Learn about our Editorial Process Updated on 02/15/17 As part of search and rescue (SAR) units, Navy search and rescue medical technicians perform medical procedures in many high-pressure situations. They support training Air Wings, helicopter SAR missions, water rescue, survival drills and assist SAR with civilian crisis operations. These sailors never know exactly what they may be doing on a given day, but have to be prepared for any situation where Navy personnel and others need medical attention. The Navy enlisted classification (NEC) code for this job is HM 8401. Duties of HM 8401 The basic job description for this role: perform aircrew and emergency medical care functions assigned in support of search and rescue missions. These sailors must be qualified in CPR for emergency technician ambulance (EMT A) personnel; triage, use of emergency medical equipment, handling patients, triage, and IV therapy techniques. Featured Video