Career guide · New Mexico
How to Become a Female EMT / Paramedic in New Mexico
7 active openings· pay $62k–$81k/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 assessmentNew Mexico EMT / Paramedic requirements
The core documents and certifications most New Mexico 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 New Mexico
7 live openings, updated weekly from official agency boards.
Firefighter 3/C Cadet
Fire · Albuquerque, NM
Emergency Response Paramedic
AMR · Los Lunas, NM
Paramedic - Emergency Department - Rio Rancho
Presbyterian Healthcare Services · Corrales, NM
Emergency Medical Technician EMS - Urgent Care
Christus Health · Santa Fe, NM
Emergency Medical Technician/First Responder (PRN)
Cape Fox Corporation · Lordsburg, NM
Fire Cadet (Non-Certified)
Fire · 700 N. Main St., NM
FIREFIGHTER (PARAMEDIC)
Department of the Air Force · Kirtland AFB, New Mexico, NM
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