Elise Matos

Detail-oriented Surgical Technologist with extensive experience in sterile processing, operating room
support, and surgical instrumentation. Proven track record of supporting high-volume surgical
environments, maintaining 100% compliance with sterilization standards, and improving workflow
efficiency. Experienced leader with a strong background in training personnel, managing critical
equipment, and ensuring patient safety through strict adherence to aseptic technique.

Professional Experience:

Surgical Technologist (Sterile Processing & OR Support) | U.S. Navy
• Processed and assembled 1,100+ surgical instrument sets supporting operating rooms and clinics
• Sterilized 6,000+ instruments and maintained 100% compliance with infection control standards
• Supported elective and emergency surgeries ensuring timely equipment readiness
• Operated sterilization equipment including steam sterilizers, ultrasonic cleaners, and
washer-disinfects
• Conducted quality assurance testing to ensure patient safety

Lead Surgical Technologist / Sterile Processing Lead | U.S. Navy
• Led and trained 7+ staff and 10 students, improving team competency by 14%
• Managed daily workflow and prioritized urgent surgical needs
• Supervised sterilization equipment valued at over $5M
• Improved workflow processes increasing on-time surgical starts to 95%
• Coordinated with surgical teams to support high patient volume

Surgical Technologist (Operating Room) I U.S Navy
• Scrubbed and circulated in 1,000+ surgical procedures in support of 20 surgeons, 18 room surgical suite, 45 outpatient clinics maintaining sterility.

• Maintains intra-operative hands-on surgical experience, assistance and coordination of various representatives from major joints arthroplasty companies to include: Depuy Synthes, Stryker, Attune, Zimmer, Intellijoint, Tonier, Acumed, Wright Medical, and Biomet ensuring accountability and availability for all loaner and consignment sets valued at $1.5 million.
• Successfully trained junior staff in aseptic technique and surgical preparation in support of 12k beneficiaries.
• Managed surgical instrumentation and ensured readiness for procedures.