Emergency Coordinator Job Description

Emergency coordinators must be physically fit.

Emergency coordinators oversee disaster response activities or crisis management procedures within all organizations, including businesses, charitable institutions, the military and government civil agencies. Coordinators also provide disaster-preparedness training courses and emergency plans.

Responsibilities

An emergency coordinator at a medical facility maintains accurate and updated disaster strategies, coordinates internal activities related to crisis management and provides periodic updates to management. The coordinator also communicates with peers, superiors and subordinates, solves difficult problems and makes decisions.

Skills and Tools

According to O*NET OnLine, an emergency coordinator must have good vision and hearing, time management skills and the ability to coordinate the work of others. Physical fitness also helps. An emergency coordinator often uses radiation detection meters, two-way radios and map creation software, such as Digital Engineering Corporation E-MAPS.

Academic Requirements and Salary

As of 2010, the average annual earnings of an emergency coordinator were $56,000, according to the job resources website Indeed.com. An emergency coordinator usually has a high school diploma or an associate degree in business management, although employers prefer individuals who have practical experience.

References

• UPMC Mercy: Health Unit Coordinator- Emergency
• O*NET OnLine: Emergency Management Specialists
• Indeed: Emergency Coordinator Salary