Springfield MO - Transportation Specialist

NORA, Nationwide Organ Recovery Transport Alliance; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Sick/Personal Leave

Uniform shirts provided

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

NORA, the Nationwide Organ Recovery Transport Alliance, is seeking part-time, on-call Organ Transport Drivers in Springfield, MO. You will handle organ storage containers, transport medical teams, organs, tissues, and supplies using NORA vehicles for emergency and non-emergency procurement.

Earn $28.00 per hour during active transport and $50.00 per day for on-call days, with typical on-call shifts 24 hours and 2–3 per week. Join a mission-driven team delivering critical organ donation services.

Qualifications

• EVOC certification preferred and must be current.
• Must be 25 years or older.
• Must report to location within 30-35 minutes of transport assignment location to pick up assigned vehicle.
• Acceptable state driving record verified through DMV, reviewed annually.
• Ability to work 24-hour on-call shifts.
• Professional, service-oriented approach.
• Successful background and drug screening; criminal charges and convictions may be considered if substantially related to the position.

Responsibilities

• Lift, push, pull, and carry organ storage containers.
• Load devices such as the OrganOx liver machine into a vehicle using a ramp or lift.
• Loading and unloading transport vehicles with organ storage containers and supplies.
• Transporting medical teams, organs, tissues, tissue donors, and supplies safely and efficiently.
• Operating NORA vehicles (SUVs).
• Assemble, inventory and photograph supplies.
• Complete verification process with Dispatch prior to deployment of equipment.
• Maintain the highest standards of quality, safety, and customer service throughout all transports.

Skills

EVOC certified

Age 25+

On-call readiness

DMV background check

Job description

About NORA

NORA, the Nationwide Organ Recovery Transport Alliance, partners with Organ Procurement Organizations, Transplant Centers, Hospitals, Living Donor Networks, and Laboratories across the nation. We specialize in executing a seamless "One Call Solution" for Air and Ground Organ Recovery Transportation, ensuring optimal efficiency and reliability throughout the process.

Position Summary

NORA is actively recruiting part-time, on-call Organ Transport Drivers to join our mission-driven team. This role presents an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on the organ transplant community. Drivers are responsible for collecting organ storage containers and transporting medical teams, organs, tissues, tissue donors, and supplies using NORA vehicles for both emergency and non-emergency organ procurement transportation.

Why Join NORA as an On-Call Driver

• Continue your call of dedication to your community
• Earn extra income while serving the organ transplant community
• 24-hour on-call shifts (typically 2-3 per week)
• On-call pay, weekend, and holiday hours
• Respectful, inclusive workplace with ongoing training and equipment

Responsibilities

The primary duties of the Transportation Specialists may perform the following duties:

• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry organ storage containers
• Load devices such as the OrganOx liver machine into a vehicle utilizing a manual ramp or a mechanical lift
• Loading and unloading transport vehicles with organ storage containers and supplies
• Transporting medical teams, organs, tissues, tissue donors, and supplies safely and efficiently
• Operating NORA vehicles (SUVs)
• Assemble, inventory and photograph supplies
• Complete verification process with Dispatch prior to deployment of equipment
• Maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and customer service throughout all transports

Qualifications & Skills

• Emergency Vehicle Operator (EVOC) certified professional preferred
• Must be at least 25 years of age or older
• Must be able to report to location within 30-35 minutes of transport assignment location to be able to pick up assigned vehicle
• Acceptable state driving record verified through DMV, reviewed annually
• Ability to work 24-hour on-call shifts
• Professional, service-oriented approach
• Successful background and drug screening; criminal charges and convictions may be considered if substantially related to the position

Schedule & Compensation

• Part-time, on-call shifts 24-hour with variable schedules
• Typically, 2-3 shifts per week, including weekends and holidays (Not to exceed 30 hours per week)
• Driving pay: $28.00/hour during active transport
• On-call rate: $50.00/day for days scheduled on-call

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Sick/Personal Leave
• Uniform shirts provided
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)