Career guide · Illinois
How to Become a Female EMT / Paramedic in Illinois
8 active openings· pay $69k–$90k/yr
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See exactly where you stand against EMS Physical Readiness Assessment standards before you apply. Built for women, scored against real numbers.
Get your free EMT / Paramedic readiness assessmentIllinois EMT / Paramedic requirements
The core documents and certifications most Illinois departments expect from emt / paramedic candidates:
- ✓Valid driver's license
- ✓Birth certificate or passport
- ✓High school diploma / GED
- ✓EMT-Basic certification
- ✓AEMT or Paramedic cert (if req.)
- ✓CPR / BLS certification
- ✓NREMT card / State EMS license
- ✓Physical exam clearance letter
- ✓Background check authorization
EMS Physical Readiness Assessment fitness standards
EMS Physical Readiness Assessment benchmarks. Women pass these at high rates when they train to them specifically — here are the minimum and target numbers:
| Event | Minimum | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Push-Ups | 20 reps | 35 reps |
| Sit-Ups (1 min) | 20 reps | 35 reps |
| 1.5-Mile Run | 16:30 | 14:00 |
| Functional Lift (Patient Weight) | 125 lbs | 165 lbs |
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Open emt / paramedic jobs in Illinois
8 live openings, updated weekly from agency boards and job aggregators.
Medical Care Transportation Technician - Paramedic
Department of Veterans Affairs · Chicago, Illinois, IL
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B / EMT-A)
Join Parachute · Quincy, IL
Medical Staff Associate - RN or LPN or LVN or Paramedic or Advanced EMT
CSL · Champaign, IL
Emergency Medical Technician
MedStar Ambulance · Sparta, IL
PRN EMT/First Responder: On-Site Medical for Fitness Exams
Cape Fox Corporation · Chicago, IL
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) or Paramedic
CORE Occupational Resources · Ramsey, IL
Paramedic
Carle Health · Champaign, IL
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Grifols · Rockford, IL
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