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EMT - Paramedic ER

Prime Healthcare logoPrime HealthcareEvanston, ILAdded today
  • ACLS
  • PALS

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–$20.96, across 7 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

Responsibilities

The EMT-Paramedic is responsible for the assessment and basic management of medical, trauma and environmental emergencies under the supervision of the staff nurse and / or physician. Assists with patient care based on individual patient needs within the scope of practice under the direct supervision of the ER Registered Nurse.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

  • Basic EMT-P Registry
  • E.R. experience preferred
  • Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
  • CPI within 6 months of hire and maintain current annually.
  • ACLS certification upon hire and maintain current.
  • PALS certification upon hire and maintain current.

Pay Transparency

Saint Francis Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $21.00 to $30.41 The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

From Prime Healthcare's job posting, checked Oct 28, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About Prime Healthcare

Prime Healthcare operates 4 (source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information, opens in a new tab) Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in California and New Jersey. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, nursing assistants and imaging techs. Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information

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