EMT – FULL-TIME NIGHT SHIFT

Lynx EMS; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Lynx Columbus is seeking a professional EMT to join our night-shift team in Columbus, OH. You will provide safe, timely patient care and transport while upholding professional standards. Requirements include EMT certification, CPR/BLS, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work overnight.

This full-time position offers a $21 per hour pay rate and a supportive EMS environment. You will document care, communicate with hospitals, and ensure vehicle readiness.

Qualifications

• Current EMT certification required.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• CPR/BLS certification required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic emergency medical care within the EMT scope of practice.
• Assess, monitor, and support patients during transportation.
• Assist with patient movement, lifting, loading, and unloading.
• Respond promptly to emergency calls and transportation requests.
• Maintain accurate patient care reports and transportation documentation.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, healthcare facilities, dispatchers, and medical personnel.
• Perform vehicle and equipment checks to ensure readiness and safety.
• Follow medical protocols, company policies, and safety procedures.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and privacy requirements.
• Remain alert to changing patient needs during overnight shifts.
• Complete shift handovers and share relevant information with incoming staff.
• Maintain a professional and compassionate approach during nighttime operations.

Skills

Communication

Calm under pressure

Punctuality

Teamwork

Overnight availability

Patient safety

Education

EMT certification

CPR/BLS certification

Driver's license

Job description

Pay: $21 per hour
Schedule: Full-Time | Night Shift
Location: Columbus, OH
Position Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

Lynx Columbus is seeking a professional, compassionate, and dependable Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) to join our team for the night shift. The successful candidate will provide safe, timely, and high-quality patient care and transportation while maintaining professionalism throughout overnight operations.

The ideal candidate is reliable, attentive, calm under pressure, and committed to protecting patient safety, dignity, and comfort. Candidates should be comfortable working overnight hours and collaborating with healthcare professionals in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate basic emergency medical care within the EMT scope of practice.
• Assess, monitor, and support patients throughout transportation.
• Assist with patient movement, lifting, loading, and unloading as needed.
• Respond promptly and professionally to emergency calls and patient transportation requests.
• Maintain accurate patient care reports and transportation documentation.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, healthcare facilities, dispatchers, and medical personnel.
• Perform vehicle and equipment checks to ensure the ambulance or transport vehicle is clean, safe, and properly stocked.
• Follow established medical protocols, company policies, and applicable safety procedures.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with applicable privacy requirements.
• Remain alert and prepared to respond to changing patient needs throughout overnight shifts.
• Complete shift handovers and communicate relevant patient or operational information to incoming staff.
• Maintain a professional and compassionate approach when caring for patients during nighttime operations.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Current EMT certification required.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Current CPR/BLS certification, as required for the position.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm, focused, and professional in stressful situations.Ability to safely assist with patient lifting, transfers, and movement.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work full-time overnight hours.
• Commitment to patient safety, confidentiality, and quality care.
• Previous EMS or patient transportation experience preferred.

Schedule and Compensation

• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Shift: Night Shift
• Pay Rate: $21 per hour
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Work Environment: EMS and patient transportation services

Night-shift hours and the specific work schedule will be communicated during the hiring process.

Why Join Lynx Columbus?

At Lynx Columbus, we value dependable professionals who are committed to delivering safe, respectful, and compassionate patient care. This is an opportunity to contribute to essential healthcare transportation services while working alongside a team dedicated to patient well-being.

Lynx Columbus — Committed to Safe Transportation and Compassionate Patient Care.