Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Awards & Recognition
Clinical Environment Experience
Additional Qualifications
Teaching Portfolio
References
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SHANE T. MILLER

Williamsburg,VA

Summary

Advanced Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT‑ASCP) functioning at full Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) scope with 10+ years of experience across pediatric urgent care, hospital systems, and high‑acuity operational medical environments. Expert in laboratory education, competency development, technical operations, and accreditation readiness (CAP, CLIA, Joint Commission). Proven record of zero‑deficiency inspections, restoring laboratory capability in complex environments, and developing structured training pipelines achieving 100% competency and qualification success. Brings a hybrid Educator–Scientist profile aligned with Sentara’s Senior Laboratory Scientist – Education role.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT-ASCP) — Functioning at CLS Scope

Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters
Newport News, VA
03.2025 - Current
  • Perform and interpret diagnostic testing across hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, and immunology in a high‑volume pediatric urgent care environment.
  • Operate, troubleshoot, calibrate, and maintain laboratory analyzers to ensure continuous accuracy and uptime.
  • Execute QA/QC processes aligned with CAP, CLIA, and Joint Commission standards; maintain audit‑ready documentation.
  • CAP FY2026: Key contributor to a zero‑deficiency inspection, earning the highest rating across CHKD Urgent Care laboratories.
  • Train and onboard new laboratory personnel; support competency assessments, workflow standardization, and SOP development.
  • Collaborate with clinical teams to improve testing processes, turnaround time, and operational efficiency.

Medical Laboratory Technician / Operational Medical & Training Leader

Naval Medical Readiness & Training Command
Camp Lejeune, NC
12.2022 - 03.2024
  • Delivered clinical laboratory support and patient care in a high‑demand operational healthcare environment.
  • Designed and delivered structured training programs in laboratory diagnostics, clinical procedures, and emergency medical response.
  • Supported competency assessment, qualification tracking, and workforce readiness validation.
  • Maintained clinical and laboratory readiness across operational medical systems supporting 1,300+ personnel.
  • Completed advanced training in independent patient care, diagnosis, and operational medicine leadership.

Independent Duty Corpsman (IDC) Program Student

Naval Medical Operational Training Command
San Diego, CA
12.2021 - 11.2022
  • Advanced training in independent diagnosis, patient care, preventive medicine, and operational medical leadership.
  • Developed clinical decision‑making skills, readiness management capabilities, and emergency care proficiency.
  • Supported a command responsible for 1,300+ personnel, 13 programs, and multi‑site operations.

Medical Laboratory Technician / Laboratory Leading Petty Officer

Fleet Surgical Team NINE | USS Tripoli | USS John P. Murtha
San Diego, CA
11.2019 - 11.2021

Laboratory Diagnostics & Clinical Testing

  • Performed COVID‑19 PCR/rapid testing, HIV screening, urinalysis, microscopy, and KOH/Wet Prep.
  • Applied scientific principles to support clinical decision‑making in shipboard and expeditionary environments.

Training & Education Leadership

  • Designed and delivered training for 48+ personnel in trauma care, laboratory diagnostics, phlebotomy, IV access, and emergency response.
  • Achieved 100% qualification and competency pass rates.
  • Led mass‑casualty drills, medical training scenarios, and laboratory skills instruction.

Program Development & Technical Operations

  • Developed and implemented Walking Blood Bank (WBB) programs; screened 294 personnel and qualified 109 donors.
  • Restored laboratory capability aboard USS Tripoli, including TAV inspections, SOP redevelopment, and equipment validation.
  • Managed laboratory equipment valued at $423K–$451K and AMAL inventory valued at $477K.
  • Installed and validated BioFire diagnostic systems and biosafety equipment.

COVID‑19 Response Operations

  • Screened 600+ personnel across multiple commands.
  • Collected 1,300+ diagnostic specimens and monitored 80+ COVID‑positive patients.
  • Supported preparation and administration of 2,000–3,500+ vaccinations.

Medical Laboratory Technician / Laboratory Supervisor

Boone Branch Health Clinic
Virginia Beach, VA
09.2015 - 10.2019
  • Processed 755,000+ clinical specimens supporting 342 providers across 7 clinics and 14 patient care sites.
  • Managed 15 analyzers valued at $3M+; oversaw workflow, supply chain, and operational readiness.
  • Supervised 11 personnel and trained 19+ staff and students, achieving 100% qualification success.
  • Completed 2 CAP inspections with zero deficiencies.
  • Led training for 44 personnel as Training Petty Officer, increasing departmental readiness by 15%.

Medical Laboratory Technician Training (Phase I & II)

Medical Education & Training Campus
Fort Sam Houston, TX
08.2014 - 09.2015
  • Completed 1,016 hours (Phase I) and 1,040 hours (Phase II) of full-spectrum laboratory training.
  • Coursework included chemistry, hematology, microbiology, immunology, urinalysis, blood banking, and specimen processing.

Education

Associate of Science - Health Science Laboratory Technology

George Washington University
Washington, DC
01-2019

Skills

  • Laboratory Diagnostics: Hematology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Immunology, Urinalysis
  • Education & Competency: Training Program Design, Competency Validation, Curriculum Development
  • Regulatory Compliance: CAP, CLIA, Joint Commission, Audit Preparation
  • Technical Operations: Analyzer Troubleshooting, Calibration, Validation, Workflow Optimization
  • Quality Systems: QA/QC, Documentation, Process Improvement
  • Transfusion Support: Walking Blood Bank (WBB), Emergency Transfusion Protocols
  • Clinical Support: PHAs, Minor Procedures, Emergency Response
  • Systems: AHLTA, CHCS, MRRS, Epic, Cerner, Power Chart

Certification

  • Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT-ASCP)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Awards & Recognition

  • Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal
  • Humanitarian Service Medal
  • Armed Forces Service Medal
  • USS Tripoli (LHA-7) Plank Owner
  • Sailor of the Year — Fleet Surgical Team NINE
  • Sailor of the Quarter — Fleet surgical Team NINE & Branch Health Clinic Boone

Clinical Environment Experience

  • Pediatric urgent care laboratories
  • Hospital & outpatient diagnostic systems
  • Multi‑site clinical operations
  • Shipboard & expeditionary medicine
  • Infectious disease & emergency response
  • High‑acuity and mass‑casualty environments

Additional Qualifications

  • Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist (ESWS)
  • Medical Training Team Instructor
  • Walking Blood Bank Program Lead
  • CBR Defense, Firefighting, Watchstanding

Teaching Portfolio

  • Laboratory Diagnostics Curriculum (Hematology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Urinalysis)
  • Phlebotomy & IV Access Training Modules
  • Emergency Medicine & Trauma Response Scenarios
  • Walking Blood Bank (WBB) Training Program
  • Mass‑Casualty Exercise Instruction
  • Competency Assessment Frameworks
  • SOP Development & Laboratory Workflow Education
  • New‑Staff Onboarding & Skills Validation

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT-ASCP) — Functioning at CLS Scope

Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters
03.2025 - Current

Medical Laboratory Technician / Operational Medical & Training Leader

Naval Medical Readiness & Training Command
12.2022 - 03.2024

Independent Duty Corpsman (IDC) Program Student

Naval Medical Operational Training Command
12.2021 - 11.2022

Medical Laboratory Technician / Laboratory Leading Petty Officer

Fleet Surgical Team NINE | USS Tripoli | USS John P. Murtha
11.2019 - 11.2021

Medical Laboratory Technician / Laboratory Supervisor

Boone Branch Health Clinic
09.2015 - 10.2019

Medical Laboratory Technician Training (Phase I & II)

Medical Education & Training Campus
08.2014 - 09.2015

Associate of Science - Health Science Laboratory Technology

George Washington University