Career guide · Missouri
How to Become a Female EMT / Paramedic in Missouri
13 active openings· pay $57k–$70k/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 assessmentMissouri EMT / Paramedic requirements
The core documents and certifications most Missouri 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 Missouri
13 live openings, updated weekly from agency boards and job aggregators.
EMT / Paramedic / Licensed Practical Nurse
Grifols · Columbia, MO
Float Paramedic
AMR · Smithville, MO
Emergency Response Paramedic
AMR · Belton, MO
Emergency Medical Technician
Lake Regional Health System · Osage Beach, MO
PRN EMT/First Responder - On-Site Fitness Exam Safety
Cape Fox Corporation · Saint Louis, MO
Frontline EMT - Rapid Response Medical Technician
AMR Corp. · Blue Springs, MO
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B / EMT-A)
Join Parachute, LLC · Rolla, MO
EMT - Emergency Response
AMR · Saint Louis, MO
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Chesterfield, MO
Urgent Care Group · Wildwood, MO
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B / EMT-A)
Join Parachute · Farmington, MO
Occupational Paramedic - Kansas City, MO
Mobile Medical Corporation · Kansas City, MO
Float Paramedic - Emergency Medical Services
AMR · Parkville, MO
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
AMR · Pleasant Hill, MO
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