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

  • Belleville, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Belleville, IL
  • 5 days ago

Paramedic Now offering higher wages for new and experienced Paramedics Abbott EMS (AMR) Paramedic IMMEDIATE HIRING!...

Paramedic

  • Cairo, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Cairo, IL
  • 5 days ago

Paramedic IMMEDIATE HIRING!...

Firefighter Paramedic - Wilmington Fire Dept

  • Wilmington, IL
  • 12 days ago
  • Wilmington, IL
  • 12 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...

Part-Time Paramedic

  • Taylorville, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Taylorville, IL
  • 30+ 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 - $24.50/HR

  • Gurnee, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Gurnee, IL
  • 30+ 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...

Part-Time Paramedic - Shelbyville

  • Shelbyville, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Shelbyville, IL
  • 30+ 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 - Coles County

  • Mattoon, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Mattoon, IL
  • 30+ days ago

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

Full-Time Paramedic

  • Mount Zion, IL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Mount Zion, IL
  • 45+ days ago

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

Emergency Response Paramedic - Located in Olney, IL

  • Olney, IL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Olney, IL
  • 8 hours 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/Firefighter New Lenox

  • New Lenox, IL
  • 15 hours ago
  • New Lenox, IL
  • 15 hours ago

Paramedic/Firefighter New Lenox Company: Superior Ambulance Service Location: New Lenox, IL Date Posted: 3/12/25, 2:09 AM Overview Metro Paramedic Services, Inc. is a subsidiary of Superior Air-Ground...

Paramedic/Firefighter Westmont (Part-time)

  • Westmont, IL
  • 15 hours ago
  • Westmont, IL
  • 15 hours ago

Paramedic/Firefighter Westmont (Part-time) Company: Superior Ambulance Service Location: Westmont, IL Date Posted: 3/12/25, 2:09 AM Overview Metro Paramedic Services, Inc. is a subsidiary of Superior...

Critical Care (CCT) Paramedic

  • Naperville, IL
  • 16 hours ago
  • Naperville, IL
  • 16 hours ago

CCT-P Paramedic certification. DESIRED Demonstrated Leadership e.g....

Flight Paramedic

  • Olney, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Olney, IL
  • 1 day 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...

Assistant Professor/Program Director, Paramedic

  • Kankakee, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Kankakee, IL
  • 2 days ago

Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provider certified (Instructor preferred or ability to obtain within one year) International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) and/or Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)...

Clinical Research Staff - RN or Paramedic

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago

at PAREXEL International LLC in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description External Job Description On site position in New Haven, CT***** Must have CT Licensure Responsibilities: Paramedic *...

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
Vocational Degree or Certification
24.9%
Bachelor's Degree
24.9%
Associate's Degree
22.1%
High School or GED
17.0%
Master's Degree
6.4%
Some College
2.3%
Doctorate Degree
1.8%
Some High School
0.5%


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