Erin Grady

Multi-registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with 13+ years of progressive experience delivering advanced cardiac, maternal-fetal and general ultrasound imaging in high-volume hospital and outpatient environments. Highly skilled in adult and pediatric echocardiography, structural heart procedures, stress echocardiography, OB/GYN and maternal-fetal imaging. Recognized for strong clinical judgment, exceptional image quality, precise attention to detail and confident communication with physicians and multidisciplinary care teams.

Proven ability to quickly master new workflows, train and mentor staff, and provide efficient, compassionate patient care in demanding clinical settings.

Travel Cardiac Sonographer - Buffalo General Medical Center - Buffalo, NY

(2026-10)

• Deliver high-quality travel echocardiography coverage in a fast-paced hospital environment, quickly integrating into established workflows, protocols and multidisciplinary care teams.
• Perform comprehensive diagnostic echocardiographic examinations with a strong focus on image quality, accuracy and recognition of clinically significant findings; communicate pertinent findings promptly to physicians and the care team.
• Leverage extensive cardiac imaging expertise to maintain efficiency in a high-volume setting while consistently prioritizing diagnostic accuracy, patient safety and compassionate care.

Cardiac Sonographer/Clinical Specialist - UPMC Hamot - Erie, PA

(2020-03 - 2026-08)

• Independently performed 9-12 comprehensive adult and pediatric transthoracic echocardiograms daily across outpatient and 450-bed acute-care hospital settings while maintaining high standards for image quality and diagnostic accuracy.
• Provided advanced echocardiographic support for complex structural heart and intraoperative procedures, including TEE-guided valve replacement, Watchman, TAVR and PFO closure.
• Performed exercise and pharmacologic stress echocardiography and exercised independent clinical judgment to expand or modify studies based on physician directives and real-time findings.
• Assessed ventricular function, ejection fraction, wall-motion abnormalities and valvular disease, providing clear preliminary findings to invasive and non-invasive cardiologists to support timely clinical decision-making.
• Demonstrated advanced proficiency with Philips iE33/EPIQ, GE Vivid S7/E95 and Siemens ultrasound platforms, optimizing imaging parameters for challenging studies and diverse patient populations.

Perinatal Sonographer/Maternal Fetal Medicine - Cleveland Clinic Foundation - Mayfield Heights, OH

(2016-09 - 2020-03)

• Performed comprehensive transabdominal and transvaginal imaging throughout all trimesters, including detailed Level II fetal anatomy surveys and fetal echocardiography in a specialized maternal-fetal medicine setting.
• Performed advanced gynecologic and obstetric imaging including Doppler, IVF/follicle monitoring, biophysical profiles and sonohysterography, and assisted physicians with amniocentesis procedures.
• Analyzed complex imaging findings, communicated pertinent preliminary observations directly to Maternal-Fetal Medicine physicians, and trained and supported new staff to promote consistent imaging quality.

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - LECOM Health - Erie, PA

(2013-06 - 2016-08)

• Independently performed a broad range of OB/GYN, abdominal, small-parts and vascular ultrasound examinations, consistently producing diagnostic-quality studies in accordance with established protocols.
• Identified sonographic pathology, obtained precise measurements and documentation, and communicated relevant findings to radiologists to facilitate accurate and timely interpretation.
• Performed vascular imaging of the upper and lower extremities, carotids and aorta and provided procedural ultrasound support for thoracentesis, paracentesis, amniocentesis and pseudoaneurysm interventions.

Sales Account Executive - The Talking Phone Book - Erie, PA

(2004-07 - 2011-12)

• Built and retained strong client relationships, delivered persuasive sales presentations, negotiated contracts and consistently met or exceeded revenue goals.
• Trained and mentored new and existing employees through individualized coaching while consistently ranking among the organization’s top performers for weekly customer revenue.

Associate Degree - Sonography - Great Lakes Institute of Technology (2011-01 - 2013-02)