St Louis MO - Transportation Specialist

NORA•St. Louis, MO

20h•$26 - $33

About The Position

NORA, the Nationwide Organ Recovery Transport Alliance, partners with Organ Procurement Organizations, Transplant Centers, Hospitals, Living Donor Networks, and Laboratories nationwide. It provides air and ground organ recovery transportation through a “One Call Solution.” NORA is recruiting part-time, on-call Organ Transport Drivers to support the organ transplant community. Transportation Specialists use NORA vehicles to collect organ storage containers and transport medical teams, organs, tissues, tissue donors, and supplies for emergency and non-emergency organ procurement. The role includes 24-hour on-call shifts, typically two to three per week, including weekends and holidays, with schedules that vary and do not exceed 30 hours per week. Driving pay is $28.00 per hour during active transport, and on-call pay is $50.00 per scheduled on-call day. NORA describes its workplace as respectful and inclusive, with ongoing training and equipment. Uniform shirts are provided. The position is at will, and the job description may be modified as business needs require.

Requirements

Be at least 25 years of age.
Be able to report to the location within 30–35 minutes of the transport assignment location to pick up the assigned vehicle.
Have an acceptable state driving record, verified through the DMV and reviewed annually.
Be able to work 24-hour on-call shifts.
Demonstrate a professional, service-oriented approach.
Successfully complete background and drug screening; criminal charges and convictions may be considered if substantially related to the position.

Nice To Haves

Emergency Vehicle Operator (EVOC) certification.

Responsibilities

Lift, push, pull, and carry organ storage containers.
Load devices such as the OrganOx liver machine into a vehicle using a manual ramp or mechanical lift.
Load and unload transport vehicles with organ storage containers and supplies.
Safely and efficiently transport medical teams, organs, tissues, tissue donors, and supplies.
Operate NORA vehicles, including SUVs.
Assemble, inventory, and photograph supplies.
Complete the verification process with Dispatch before equipment deployment.
Maintain high standards of quality, safety, and customer service throughout all transports.