Canton OH - Transportation Specialist

Nationwide Organ Recovery Transport Alliance • Canton, OH

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About The Position

The Transportation Specialist supports NORA’s transplant logistics by transporting surgical teams, organs, tissues, and critical medical supplies. The role operates in emergency and non-emergency conditions and requires disciplined execution, safety-focused judgment, composure, and clear communication with dispatch and clinical partners. Transportation Specialists identify and escalate potential delays, safety concerns, and process or protocol gaps through established channels.

This is a true on-call role. During scheduled on-call periods, the specialist must remain reachable and prepared to respond when dispatched. Time may be used freely when not actively deployed, and dispatch activity varies; weekly hours are not guaranteed.

At certain designated NORA service locations, the specialist may also assist with the respectful movement of tissue donors in accordance with medical, regulatory, and clinical protocols. This work requires physical capability, professional composure, strict adherence to procedures, and sensitivity in clinically and emotionally significant environments.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of emergency vehicle operation experience; red lights and sirens experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving history.
• Successful background screening.
• Successful drug screening.
• Physical capability for tissue and donor transport responsibilities at designated service locations.
• Ability to remain composed, follow established procedures, and communicate clearly in time-sensitive and clinically or emotionally sensitive situations.

Nice To Haves

• Background in law enforcement, fire service, or career EMS.
• Experience operating emergency vehicles with red lights and sirens.

Responsibilities

• Transport surgical teams, organs, tissues, and critical medical supplies.
• Operate vehicles under emergency and non-emergency conditions using measured judgment and safety-first practices.
• Remain reachable and prepared to respond during scheduled on-call periods.
• Communicate clearly and proactively with dispatch and clinical partners.
• Identify and escalate potential delays, safety concerns, and process or protocol gaps through established channels.
• At designated service locations, assist with the respectful movement of tissue donors in accordance with medical, regulatory, and clinical protocols.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed