Emergency Medical Technician IL
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How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open emergency medical technician jobs in Illinois post a median of $20.50 an hour, the middle half $18–$20.67, across 5 jobs that state their pay. Emergency medical technicians employed in Illinois earn a median of $20.32 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
Job Overview
- Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls and delivers high quality patient care and customer service within the prescribed scope of practice, established protocols and company policies.
Compensation
Hourly range: $18.06-$25.28
Job Requirements & Qualifications
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and must clearly demonstrate all required competencies. The education/experience, certifications, skills, physical demands, and work environment described below further define requirements associated with this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience
- High school Diploma or equivalent. Past work experience in healthcare preferred.
- Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- Emergency Medical Technician training and certification as required by state to which assigned
- Cardiac Life Support for healthcare professional certification (CPR)
- Valid State Driver’s License
- Driving record in compliance with company safety and driving record standards
- Pre Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Provider Certification (must obtain within 6 months of
- employment). Must possess effective verbal and written communication skills using appropriate grammar, vocabulary, and word usage.
Mathematical Skills
- Possess the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Benefits
We pride ourselves in retaining our top talent by offering work environments that support professional development and personal success. In addition to our robust healthcare and retirement plans, we offer:
- Flexible work schedules – Full time/part time/supplemental – Day/Eve/Night
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Payactiv-earned wage benefit-work today, get paid tomorrow
- Career advancement opportunities
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https://www.deaconess.com/dil-benefit-guide
From Deaconess Health System's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Deaconess Health System
Deaconess Health System hires nurses, physicians and imaging techs in Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky.
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