Paramedic Jobs in Illinois

A Paramedic in the med tech industry is a professional who provides advanced medical and trauma care in emergency situations. Their tasks involve assessing patient's condition, administering appropriate medical procedures and medications, transporting patients to medical facilities, and providing reports or documentation. Paramedics utilize Med Tech equipment such as ECG machines, defibrillators, ventilators, and intravenous fluids to provide life-saving care to patients. They work closely with other healthcare professionals and maintain a clean, safe, and operational ambulance environment.

Important qualities for a Paramedic include excellent problem-solving skills, ability to work under pressure, physical stamina, and strong interpersonal and communication skills. They must also have a thorough knowledge of medical procedures and equipment operation. The most common certification required is the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification, which ensures competency in the field. Before becoming a Paramedic, an individual may hold positions such as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), a Firefighter, or a Registered Nurse (RN). These roles provide the necessary experience in emergency medical services and patient care needed to succeed as a Paramedic.

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Paramedic - $24.50/HR

  • Gurnee, IL
  • 27 days ago
  • Gurnee, IL
  • 27 days ago

Summary of Job: As a non-transport provider, the Paramedics primary tasks are to initiate basic and advanced life support care to ill and injured guests and team members, and respond to medical/trauma...

Flight Paramedic

  • Harrisburg, IL
  • 1 hour ago
  • Harrisburg, IL
  • 1 hour ago

Provide pre-hospital and intra-hospital advanced life support care from initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility maintaining thorough patient care documentation...

Paramedic - $73,394.83 - $112,102.00 - Located in Mattoon, IL

  • Mattoon, IL
  • 3 hours ago
  • Mattoon, IL
  • 3 hours ago

Located in Mattoon, IL Job Description: Paramedic IMMEDIATE HIRING! PARAMEDIC Opportunity Compensation : $23.50 per hour 15k Sign-On Bonus for Full-time Paramedics!...

Paramedic Basic - Portland - Located in Shelbyville, IL

  • Shelbyville, IL
  • 3 hours ago
  • Shelbyville, IL
  • 3 hours ago

Located in Shelbyville, IL Job Description: Paramedic IMMEDIATELY HIRING! Paramedic PART-TIME Opportunity in Decatur $23.50 per hour 24/48 and 12-hour shift schedules available!...

Critical Care Paramedic (CCT)

  • Elmhurst, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Elmhurst, IL
  • 3 days ago

Paramedics will work collaboratively with CCT personnel to provide high-quality pre-hospital and inter-facility advanced life support including assessment, triage, and treatment utilizing standards...

Paramedic Basic - Portland

  • Country Club Hills, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Country Club Hills, IL
  • 4 days ago

Paramedic IMMEDIATELY HIRING! Paramedic FULL-TIME Opportunity $ 20,000 s ign-on bonus with commitment 10k Relocation Bonus and $10k Sign On Bonus for Relocation for Full-Time Paramedics!...

Paramedic - $73,394.83 - $112,102.00

  • Matteson, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Matteson, IL
  • 4 days ago

Paramedic IMMEDIATELY HIRING! Paramedic FULL-TIME Opportunity $ 20,000 s ign-on bonus with commitment 10k Relocation Bonus and $10k Sign On Bonus for Relocation for Full-Time Paramedics!...

Paramedic - Relocation Assistance Available

  • New Lenox, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • New Lenox, IL
  • 4 days ago

Paramedic IMMEDIATELY HIRING! Paramedic FULL-TIME Opportunity $ 20,000 s ign-on bonus with commitment 10k Relocation Bonus and $10k Sign On Bonus for Relocation for Full-Time Paramedics!...

Full-Time Tinley Park 911 Paramedic

  • Burbank, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Burbank, IL
  • 4 days ago

Paramedic IMMEDIATELY HIRING! Paramedic FULL-TIME Opportunity $ 20,000 s ign-on bonus with commitment 10k Relocation Bonus and $10k Sign On Bonus for Relocation for Full-Time Paramedics!...

Emergency Response Paramedic

  • Woodridge, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Woodridge, IL
  • 4 days ago

Paramedic IMMEDIATELY HIRING! Paramedic FULL-TIME Opportunity $ 20,000 s ign-on bonus with commitment 10k Relocation Bonus and $10k Sign On Bonus for Relocation for Full-Time Paramedics!...

Paramedic

  • Westmont, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Westmont, IL
  • 4 days ago

Paramedic IMMEDIATELY HIRING! Paramedic FULL-TIME Opportunity $ 20,000 s ign-on bonus with commitment 10k Relocation Bonus and $10k Sign On Bonus for Relocation for Full-Time Paramedics!...

Assistant Professor/Program Director, Paramedic - REVISED 4/26/25

  • Kankakee, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Kankakee, IL
  • 4 days ago

Minimum of 3 years of field experience as a Paramedic or Registered Nurse with critical care experience. Ability to teach all aspects of EMT and Paramedic curriculum....

Paramedic/Firefighter Richton Park

  • Richton Park, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Richton Park, IL
  • 4 days ago

Paramedic/Firefighter Richton Park Company: Superior Ambulance Service Location: Richton Park, IL Date Posted: 4/24/25, 10:57 PM Overview Metro Paramedic Services, Inc. is a subsidiary of Superior Air-Ground...

Emergency Response Paramedic - Located in Macomb, IL

  • Macomb, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Macomb, IL
  • 5 days ago

Responsibilities: Assess each call situation to determine the best course of action while working with progressive Paramedic protocols....

Full-Time Paramedic

  • Taylorville, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Taylorville, IL
  • 5 days ago

Paramedic IMMEDIATELY HIRING! Paramedic FULL-TIME Opportunity 20K sign-bonus with commitment for Full-Time Paramedics! $78000 per year (based on Full time local schedule) with employee benefits!...

Demographic Data for Illinois

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Salary for Paramedic Jobs in Illinois

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireMedTechs research efforts.


Highest Education Level

Paramedics in Illinois offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
24.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
24.9%
Associate's Degree
22.1%
High School or GED
17.0%
Master's Degree
6.5%
Some College
2.3%
Doctorate Degree
1.8%
Some High School
0.5%


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