NEMT Driver – Nights

Lynx EMS; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

PTO & holidays

401(k) & life

Job summary

Lynx EMS in Toledo, OH is seeking a Night Shift NEMT Driver / EMT Assistant to ensure safe, reliable patient transport during overnight hours. You will support hospital discharges, interfacility transfers, and other essential services outside normal hours.

Ideal candidates are dependable, self-motivated, and Thrive in a structured night environment. EMT certification is not required, offering a solid healthcare exposure with a fixed night schedule.

Qualifications

• Clean background check and driving record.
• Capable of lifting up to 150 lbs and moving safely.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable and punctual for overnight scheduling.
• Able to stay alert and professional during night hours.
• EMT certification not required; healthcare exposure opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Assist EMTs with non-emergency transports during overnight operations.
• Safely transport non-ambulatory and mobility-assisted patients.
• Load, secure, and unload patients using stretchers, wheelchairs, safety equipment.
• Maintain patient dignity, comfort, and professionalism.
• Operate vehicles safely in low visibility and nighttime conditions.
• Complete documentation accurately and timely.

Skills

Background check

Driving record

Communication skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Punctuality

Night shift suitability

Patient care mindset

Job description

Non-Emergency Medical Transport Driver / EMT Assistant – Nights

Who We Are

We are a fast-growing ambulance and medical transport service proudly serving communities across Ohio, Indiana, Maryland, and West Virginia. We specialize in dependable, professional non-emergency and private ambulance transportation for patients traveling between homes, hospitals, emergency departments, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, psychiatric hospitals, hospice programs, and other healthcare settings.

Our mission is to deliver safe, timely, and compassionate transport—24 hours a day. Night operations are critical to maintaining uninterrupted patient care across the healthcare system.

Position Overview – Night Shift

As a Night Shift NEMT Driver / EMT Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring safe and reliable patient transportation during overnight hours. Night shift team members support hospital discharges, interfacility transfers, dialysis returns, long-term care transports, and other essential services that occur outside of traditional business hours.

This role requires professionalism, alertness, strong situational awareness, and the ability to work effectively in a quieter but operationally critical overnight environment. You will work closely with EMTs, dispatch, and healthcare professionals to ensure seamless coordination and exceptional patient care.

Night shift is ideal for individuals who are dependable, self-motivated, and thrive in structured, focused work environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist EMTs with non-emergency medical transports during overnight operations
• Safely transport non-ambulatory and mobility-assisted patients
• Properly load, secure, and unload patients using stretchers, wheelchairs, and safety equipmen
• Maintain patient dignity, comfort, and professionalism at all times
• Safely operate company vehicles in low-visibility and nighttime driving conditions
• Ensure vehicles and equipment are clean, sanitized, stocked, and inspection-ready
• Complete documentation accurately and in a timely manner
• Communicate effectively with dispatch, hospital staff, and team members
• Adhere strictly to company policies, safety protocols, and compliance standards
• Maintain alertness and readiness throughout the duration of overnight shifts

What We’re Looking For

• Clean background check and driving record
• Ability to lift up to 150 lbs., and push, pull, bend, and move without restrictions
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• High level of reliability and punctuality for overnight scheduling
• Ability to remain alert, focused, and professional during night hours
• Patient-focused mindset with compassionate bedside manner
• EMT certification not required (excellent opportunity for aspiring EMTs or those entering healthcare)
• This position is well-suited for individuals seeking healthcare experience while working a structured overnight schedule.

Why You’ll Love It Here (Full‑Time Benefits)

• Multiple medical plan options, Vista Wellness (physician/pharmacy), Dental, Vision
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• 401(k) with company contribution; Life and disability coverage
• Tuition reimbursement up to $15,000 and student loan forgiveness programs

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.