Mark Ellens
4016 S. Infield Ave Sioux Falls,SD
Summary
Resilient professional in emergency response with a reputation for high productivity and efficiency in completing critical tasks. Skilled in fire suppression, emergency medical services, and hazardous materials management. Adept at teamwork, decision-making under pressure, and effective communication for optimal outcomes in demanding situations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter – EMT
City of Sioux Falls – Sioux Falls Fire Rescue
01.2020 - Current
- Firefighter I and II
- HazMat Awareness/Operations/Technician
- HazMat Boom Response Specialist
- HazMat Incident Commander
- Safety Officer
- Fire Instructor I
- sUAS FAA Part 107 Drone Operator
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Avera Long-Term Care Pharmacy
Sioux Falls, SD
09.2015 - 01.2020
- Process and fill daily prescription orders
- Prepare compounded and syringed medication doses
- Prepare IV medications
- Inventory of IV medications and supplies
- Prepare monthly prescription cycles for facilities
- Training of new Pharmacy Technicians
- Assist in counting quarterly inventory.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Hy-Vee Pharmacy South Minnesota
Sioux Falls, SD
03.2010 - 09.2015
- Order entry of new and refill prescriptions
- Assist in counting quarterly inventory
- Monitor and order supplies for the pharmacy
- Train new Pharmacy Technicians
- Customer service experience
- Communicate with insurance companies
- Receive drug order and return medications to manufacturer
- Assist Pharmacist with compounding medication.
Education
Bachelor of Science – B.S Health Science - Health Sciences
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD08-2021
EMT - Certificate - Emergency Medical Technology
Avera School of EMS
Sioux Falls, SD12.2016
Pharmacy Technician - Diploma - Pharmacy Technician
Southeast Technical Institute
Sioux Falls, SD05.2008
High School diploma -
Western Christian High School
01.2005
Skills
- Completion of Multiple National Fire Academy Courses
- Hazmat Chemistry for First Responders
- Advanced Sciences of Hazardous Materials
- 4 years as an operations level firefighter
- CPR/AED Certified
- Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician
Timeline
Firefighter – EMT
City of Sioux Falls – Sioux Falls Fire Rescue
01.2020 - Current
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Avera Long-Term Care Pharmacy
09.2015 - 01.2020
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Hy-Vee Pharmacy South Minnesota
03.2010 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Science – B.S Health Science - Health Sciences
University of South Dakota
EMT - Certificate - Emergency Medical Technology
Avera School of EMS
Pharmacy Technician - Diploma - Pharmacy Technician
Southeast Technical Institute
High School diploma -
Western Christian High School
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