NEMT Driver – Nights

Lynx EMS; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

PTO and holidays

401(k) with company match

Life and disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement up to $15,000

Job summary

Lynx EMS in Toledo, OH is seeking a Night Shift Non-Emergency Medical Transport Driver / EMT Assistant to help coordinate safe patient transport during overnight hours. You will assist EMTs, load and unload patients, and communicate with dispatch and hospital staff to ensure smooth transfers.

This role emphasizes reliability, alertness, and professionalism in a quieter but critical environment. No EMT certification is required, but you will work within a compliant, safety-focused team and

Qualifications

• Clean background check and driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 150 lbs., push/pull and move equipment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• High level of reliability and punctuality for overnight scheduling.
• EMT certification not required.

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 equipment.
• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Punctuality

Night shift readiness

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.