Career guide · Minnesota
How to Become a Female EMT / Paramedic in Minnesota
20 active openings
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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 assessmentMinnesota EMT / Paramedic requirements
The core documents and certifications most Minnesota 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 Minnesota
20 live openings, updated weekly from agency boards and job aggregators.
Emergency Medical Technician
Essentia Health · Ada, MN
LPN/Medical Assistant/EMT
HealthPartners · Maple Grove, MN
LPN/Medical Assistant/EMT
HealthPartners · Minnetonka, MN
Emergency Medical Technician - EMT
Zack Group Healthcare Staffing · Minneapolis, MN
LPN/Medical Assistant/EMT
Credenza Health · Circle Pines, MN
Associate EMT - Earn While You Learn
Sanford Health · Luverne, MN
LPN/Medical Assistant/EMT - Eagan
MNGI · Saint Paul, MN
Medical Assistant/CMA/RMA/EMT/LPN
Credenza Health · Anoka, MN
LPN/Medical Assistant/EMT
Credenza Health · Roseville, MN
LPN/Medical Assistant/EMT
Credenza Health · Saint Paul, MN
LPN/Medical Assistant/EMT
Park Nicollet Health Services · Minnetonka, MN
Plasma Center RN, LPN, and EMT
Takeda · Waite Park, MN
Emergency Medical Technician
Essentia Health · Sandstone, MN
LPN/Medical Assistant/EMT Nurse Schedule/Inbaskets
Credenza Health · Saint Paul, MN
Emergency Medical Technician
Essentia Health · Sandstone, MN
Emergency Medical Technician
American Family Care Hopkins and Maple Grove · Hopkins, MN
Provider Assistant (Medical Assistant/CMA/RMA/LPN/EMT/CST) - Family Medicine
HealthPartners · Roseville, MN
LPN/Medical Assistant/EMT
HealthPartners · Circle Pines, MN
Provider Assistant (Medical Assistant/CMA/RMA/LPN/EMT) - Casual
HealthPartners · Stillwater, MN
LPN/Medical Assistant/EMT
Credenza Health · Inver Grove Heights, MN
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