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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Emergency Response Paramedic

  • Mattoon, IL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Mattoon, IL
  • 60+ days ago

PARAMEDIC Opportunity Compensation : $23.50 per hour 15k Sign-On Bonus for Full-time Paramedics!...

Paramedic

  • Shelbyville, IL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Shelbyville, IL
  • 60+ days ago

Paramedic FULL-TIME Opportunity in Decatur $20K sign-bonus with commitment for Full-Time Paramedics!...

Paramedic - Coles County

  • Mattoon, IL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Mattoon, IL
  • 60+ days ago

PARAMEDIC Opportunity Compensation : $23.50 per hour $15k Sign-On Bonus for Full-time Paramedics!...

Part-Time Paramedic

  • Monticello, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Monticello, IL
  • 2 days ago

Paramedic IMMEDIATE HIRING! PART-TIME PARAMEDIC Opportunity $23.50 per hour 24/48 and 12-hour shift schedules available!...

Full-Time Paramedic

  • Clinton, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Clinton, IL
  • 2 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!...

Part-Time Paramedic - Shelbyville

  • Shelbyville, IL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Shelbyville, IL
  • 60+ days ago

Minimum Required Qualifications : High school diploma or equivalent (GED) S tate Paramedic License State Drivers Licens e BLS, ACLS, NREMT-Paramedic Driving record in compliance with company polic y...

Paramedic - Relocation Assistance Available

  • Wilmington, IL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Wilmington, IL
  • 60+ days ago

Wilmington Fire Department - Firefighter Paramedic Annual Compensation up to $60,000 per year (based on full-time local schedule) We encourage you to apply to this job posting even if the location may...

Paramedic - $24.50/HR

  • Gurnee, IL
  • 24 days ago
  • Gurnee, IL
  • 24 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...

ED Paramedic

  • Silvis, IL
  • 90+ days ago
  • Silvis, IL
  • 90+ days ago

General Requirements: Licensure/Registration: Licensed Paramedic in Illinois; Licensed Paramedic in Iowa within one year....

Critical Care Paramedic (CCT)

  • Elmhurst, IL
  • 3 hours ago
  • Elmhurst, IL
  • 3 hours 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
  • 21 hours ago
  • Country Club Hills, IL
  • 21 hours 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
  • 21 hours ago
  • Matteson, IL
  • 21 hours 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
  • 21 hours ago
  • Burbank, IL
  • 21 hours 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
  • 22 hours ago
  • Kankakee, IL
  • 22 hours 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
  • 1 day ago
  • Richton Park, IL
  • 1 day 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...

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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