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As of Jun 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for paramedic illinois in the United States is $26.36, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.15 and $29.33 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Paramedic Illinois vs Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Illinois?

AspectParamedic IllinoisEmergency Medical Technician (EMT) Illinois
CertificationsState-approved Paramedic license, advanced certificationsBasic EMT certification, CPR, AED
Work EnvironmentAmbulances, emergency scenes, hospitalsAmbulances, emergency scenes, clinics
ResponsibilitiesAdvanced airway management, medication administration, cardiac monitoringBasic life support, patient transport, vital signs
Industry UsageAmbulance services, hospitals, fire departmentsAmbulance services, fire departments, clinics

Paramedic Illinois professionals have advanced training and certifications, allowing them to perform complex medical procedures. EMT Illinois providers focus on basic life support and patient transport. Both roles are vital in emergency medical services, but paramedics handle more advanced care in the field.

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Paramedic

Paramedic

SSM Health

Saint Joseph, MO • On-site

Part-time

Posted 15 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Identifies, intervenes, and stabilizes ill or injured patients during intrafacility and interfacility transport under the direction and in collaboration with the physician and/or Registered Nurse.

  • Initiates and implements interventions based on team protocols and monitors, records, and communicates patient condition and treatment as appropriate.

  • Inspects, maintains, and cares for equipment to ensure safety of the team, patients, and public.


SSM Health rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 522 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

522nd of 877 rated healthcare providers


Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling.
MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Wentzville
Worker Type:
PRN
Job Summary:
Provides basic and advanced life support treatment, care and evaluation of patients on scene.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Identifies, and may intervene and stabilize, the ill or injured patient during intrafacility and/or interfacility transport under the direction and in collaboration with the physician and/or Registered Nurse (RN).
  • Initiates and implements interventions based on team protocols. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition and treatment, as appropriate.
  • Provides population specific education to the patient and family about the patient's illness and therapeutic interventions.
  • Inspects, maintains and cares for equipment to ensure safety of the team, patients and public.
  • Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
  • May interview patients, measure vital signs, and record information on patients' charts. May prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients.
  • May perform basic clerical duties including answering the phone, maintaining records, scheduling patients, and filing.
  • May assist with treatments ordered by provider as supervised by provider or registered nurse. may perform select clinical duties.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION
  • High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience

EXPERIENCE
  • No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
  • Constant standing and walking.
  • Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
  • Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
  • Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
  • Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
  • Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
  • Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
  • Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
  • Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
  • Occasional driving.
  • Rare crawling and running.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location: Illinois
  • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  • And
  • Paramedic - Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)

State of Work Location: Missouri
  • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  • And
  • Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  • OR
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  • And
  • Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT) - Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services

State of Work Location: Oklahoma
  • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  • And
  • Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  • And
  • Driver's License - State of Oklahoma
  • And
  • Paramedic - Oklahoma State Department of Health
  • And
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  • And
  • Paramedic - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)
  • And
  • Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)

State of Work Location: Wisconsin
  • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  • And
  • Paramedic - Wisconsin Department of Health Services

Work Shift:
Variable Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee
Department:
2000020002 Emergency Dept WZ
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0
Benefits:
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
  • Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
  • Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
  • Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.

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