Part-Time Emergency Transport Driver - Portland

NORA•Portland, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

NORA collaborates with Organ Procurement Organizations, Transplant Centers, Living Donor Networks, and Laboratories across the nation. We are currently seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as part-time Emergency Vehicle Drivers for SUVs and tissue donor transport vans. Every transport at NORA supports a life-saving transplant. As a Transportation Specialist, you serve as a critical link in a coordinated medical logistics chain where timing, safety, and professional judgment directly impact patient outcomes. This role requires disciplined execution, operational awareness, and the ability to perform under urgency without compromising protocol. This is not routine driving. It is precision service work performed alongside clinical teams who depend on reliability, composure, and clear communication.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years emergency vehicle operation experience
Valid driver’s license with clean driving history
Successful background and drug screening

Nice To Haves

Background in law enforcement, fire service, or career EMS preferred
Red lights and sirens experience preferred

Responsibilities

Transport surgical teams, organs, tissues, and critical medical supplies
Operate under emergency and non-emergency conditions with measured judgment
Communicate clearly and proactively with dispatch and clinical partners
Identify potential delays, safety concerns, or process gaps and escalate appropriately
Assist with the respectful movement of tissue donors in accordance with medical, regulatory, and clinical protocols (Location-Specific)
Maintain professional composure
Strictly adhere to established procedures
Demonstrate sensitivity in clinically and emotionally significant environments
Calm, disciplined decision-making under time sensitivity
Safety-first vehicle operation — urgency never replaces protocol
Clear, concise communication with dispatch and partners
Protect chain integrity by identifying and escalating safety, timing, or protocol concerns through established channels
Maintain professional composure in clinically and emotionally sensitive environments