Life-Saving Medical Transport Specialist (On-Call)

Noratrans; St. Charles (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NORA is seeking Transportation Specialists to support time-sensitive, clinically critical transports in the United States. This role requires calm, disciplined decision-making, strict safety protocol adherence, and clear communication with dispatch and clinical partners.

You will operate under on-call conditions, transport organs, tissues, and other critical supplies, and collaborate closely with clinical teams to ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of emergency vehicle operation experience; red lights and sirens experience preferred.
• Background in law enforcement, fire service, or career EMS preferred
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving history
• Must be 25 years of age or older
• Ability to safely operate a stretcher with up to 200 pounds of patient weight
• Successful background and drug screening; criminal charges and convictions may be considered if substantially related to the position

Responsibilities

• Transport surgical teams, organs, tissues, and critical medical supplies safely and efficiently.
• Operate in both emergency and non-emergency situations, using sound judgment while maintaining strict adherence to safety protocols.
• Communicate clearly and proactively with dispatch teams and clinical partners.
• Monitor for potential delays, safety concerns, or process gaps and elevate issues through established channels.
• Maintain a professional, composed approach in time-sensitive and clinically sensitive environments.
• Assist with the respectful transport of tissue donors in designated locations and adhere to medical, regulatory, and clinical protocols.
• Demonstrate calm, disciplined decision-making and a safety-first mindset in urgent transports.

Skills

Emergency vehicle operation

Law enforcement/EMS background

Driver's license

Stretcher operation

Safety protocols

Job description

Transportation Specialist

Every transport at NORA supports a life-saving transplant.

As a Transportation Specialist, you play a critical role in a coordinated medical logistics chain where timing, safety, professionalism, and sound judgment can directly impact patient outcomes. This role requires disciplined execution, operational awareness, and the ability to remain calm and focused in time-sensitive situations without compromising safety or protocol.

This is not routine driving. It is precision service work performed alongside clinical teams who rely on your reliability, composure, and clear communication.

What You’ll Do

Transport surgical teams, organs, tissues, and critical medical supplies safely and efficiently.

Operate in both emergency and non-emergency situations, using sound judgment while maintaining strict adherence to safety protocols.

Communicate clearly and proactively with dispatch teams and clinical partners.

Monitor for potential delays, safety concerns, or process gaps and escalate issues through established channels.

Maintain a professional, composed approach in time-sensitive and clinically sensitive environments.

On-Call Commitment

This is a true on-call position. During scheduled on-call periods, you must remain reachable and prepared to respond when dispatched. When you are not actively deployed, you are free to use your time as you choose.

Dispatch activity can vary, and weekly hours are not guaranteed.

Tissue & Donor Transport Responsibilities - Location Specific

At designated NORA service locations, Transportation Specialists may assist with the respectful transport of tissue donors in accordance with medical, regulatory, and clinical protocols.

This responsibility requires:

Professional composure and discretion

The physical ability to safely perform required duties

Strict adherence to established procedures and protocols

Sensitivity and professionalism in clinically and emotionally significant environments

This responsibility applies only to designated NORA service areas.

What Sets NORA Transportation Specialists Apart

Calm, disciplined decision-making in time-sensitive situations

Safety-first vehicle operation — urgency never takes priority over established protocols

Clear, concise communication with dispatch and clinical partners

Operational awareness to identify and escalate safety, timing, or protocol concerns

Professional composure in clinically and emotionally sensitive environments

Commitment to reliability — understanding that every transport plays a role in the transplant process

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of emergency vehicle operation experience; red lights and sirens experience preferred

Background in law enforcement, fire service, or career EMS preferred

Valid driver’s license with a clean driving history

Must be 25 years of age or older

Ability to safely operate a stretcher with up to 200 pounds of patient weight

Successful background and drug screening; criminal charges and convictions may be considered if substantially related to the position

If you are seeking meaningful, mission-driven work that values discipline, composure, and service excellence, we invite you to apply and become part of the transplant community’s trusted transport partner.