Career guide · New York
How to Become a Female EMT / Paramedic in New York
12 active openings· pay $52k–$80k/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 York EMT / Paramedic requirements
The core documents and certifications most New York 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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The New York hiring process
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Open emt / paramedic jobs in New York
12 live openings, updated weekly from official agency boards.
Emergency Medical Technician
AMR · Yonkers, NY
Emergency Medical Technician
AMR · Bronx, NY
Paramedic
Rochester Regional Health · Massena, NY
Emergency Medical Technician
Rochester Regional Health · Potsdam, NY
Paramedic
DocGo · Newburgh, NY
Emergency Medical Technician - EMT
DocGo · Staten Island, NY
Emergency Medical Technician - EMT
DocGo · New York, NY
Paramedic - Per Diem
Wyckoff Heights Medical Center · New York, NY
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician 42342020 (Continuous Recruitment - No written exam required)
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH · 95 Franklin Street, NY
Paramedic I 43000020 (Continuous Recruitment - No written exam required)
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH · 95 Franklin Street, NY
Emergency Medical Technician 42342010 (Continuous Recruitment - No written exam required)
COUNTY WIDE · 95 Franklin Street, NY
PARAMEDIC -TRAINEE 43-000 (Continuous Recruitment - No written exam required)
TOWN OF TONAWANDA · 95 Franklin St Buffalo, NY
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