Career guide · New York
How to Become a Female EMT / Paramedic in New York
16 active openings· pay $41k/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
16 live openings, updated weekly from agency boards and job aggregators.
EMT/First Responder: On-Site Safety & Medical (PRN)
Cape Fox Corporation · Buffalo, NY
EMT
AMR · Buffalo, NY
Emergency Response Paramedic
AMR · Bayport, NY
Sylvamo - Emergency Medical Technician
Sylvamo · Ticonderoga, NY
Emergency Medical Technician - Massena, NY
Rochester Regional Health · Massena, NY
Ambulance EMT-Basic & Driver — Life-Saving Care
Huntsville Hospital Health System · Brooklyn, NY
EMT - Emergency Response
AMR · Buffalo, NY
Emergency Medical Technician/First Responder (PRN)
Cape Fox Shared Services · Syracuse, NY
Emergency Medical Technician - EMT
DocGo · Ridgewood, NY
Emergency Medical Technician (Basic & Advanced)
Priority Ondemand · Amsterdam, NY
Emergency Medical Technician
AMR · Buffalo, NY
Emergency Medical Technician
AMR · Bronx, NY
Emergency Response Paramedic
AMR · Brentwood, NY
Emergency Medical Technician
AMR · Buffalo, NY
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
AMR · Aurora, NY
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
AMR · Tonawanda, NY
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