EMS Ground Paramedic - Alton, IL
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open paramedic jobs in Illinois post a median of $24.43 an hour, the middle half $22.07–$28.87, across 25 jobs that state their pay. Paramedics employed in Illinois earn a median of $29.16 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Job Description
Survival Flight EMS is seeking highly motivated and professional applicants to join our team in Alton, Illinois. If you are tired of simply working at a job and looking to build a career in EMS with opportunities for advancement, then Survival Flight EMS is looking for you! If you want to provide care with the best equipment, protocols, vehicles, and training, we want to talk to you.
We are seeking Illinois Certified Paramedics. Competitive pay with medical, vision, dental, and a full complement of other benefits available.
By choosing Survival Flight, you can trust that you are selecting a medical provider that holds itself to the highest safety and quality standards for our crews and our patients. Join our team and be a part of an organization that prioritizes excellence in every aspect of our operations.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits (Full-time)
- 401(k)
- Dental Insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
License/Certification
- Paramedic License (Required)
Survival Flight is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Survival Flight is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Survival Flight are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental, sexual orientation, past or present military service, genetic information, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the states in which we operate. Survival Flight will not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind.
From Survival Flight's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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