Too Risky to Leave the Perm Role?
Keen to step off the permanent role conveyor belt/onto the locum train, but feeling like it’s not the ‘right time’? Let us reassure you, it’s possible to have adventure and job security at the same time! Risks be risking ‘The financial environment is too uncertain right now’ ‘I can’t risk being out of work […]
How Is A Locum Rate Determined?
Do you hear whispers of the going rates for locum sonographers in the tea room? Do you wonder how it is that these rates can vary so much? Allow us to give this conversation some context… Let’s Get Our Bearings It’s important to clarify that we are talking about locum sonographer rates when you […]
Why Go Rural?
So you’ve ticked off the beach hot spots and gone to the iconic tourist attractions, but have you considered regional and rural Australia? There are INCREDIBLE options in this category that shouldn’t be discounted! Where exactly you suggesting? We’re talking about anywhere more than 2 hours (often far more) from a big city – […]
Locuming in Canada
Ever considering taking your sono skills further afield? Fellow sono and overseas adventurer Jess Hodge tells us about her experience (a few years back now) registering in the Great White North. Registration Technically, sonography isn’t a regulated profession in many areas of Canada, but employers would usually require you to be a […]
Conditions of a Locum Contract
No doubt you have heard of plenty of variations in the conditions and what can be negotiated when it comes to locuming as a sonographer…but what are these variations, specifically? Read on for some of the basics we thought might be of interest! A few points to know first The contract conditions of locuming […]
Locuming Basics
If you’re new to the idea of locuming as a sono and keen to get a bit more versed in what to expect…read on for what we think are some of the core basics to know before you consider taking the locum plunge! Know your role Ok, yes, you’re a sono. But as a […]
Running Sonos For Sonos
Not one to sit around when she has a good idea, in the middle of locum life, Prue hatched a plan to create a locuming agency that catered solely to sonographers. Seven years in and no regrets! Give us your sono-stats! Pretty simple, really: Radiography – QUT in Bris ( 2005-2007), PDY at Wesley in […]
Early Career Locuming
Considering locuming but only new to the profession of sonography? We regularly receive enquiries on this and thought it would be useful to share our insights! The short answer…it is possible, but slightly more nuanced than you might expect. The past is the past…. Historically speaking, locuming as a new graduate wasn’t on the […]
Locum Fatigue – Sound Familiar?
It’s a thing, and we think it’s important to acknowledge. We gathered insight from 10 of our seasoned sonos who have locumed for an accumulated 30 years. What exactly is locum fatigue, you ask… It’s different for each person, as every locum coordinates their contracts in different ways, but the most commonly reported experiences were […]
Locuming with a Dog
Whether you are locuming with a dog, children or caravan set-up, it’s always good to know what you need to plan for and learn from others that have gone before you. We’ve had many a locum that has traveled with their lassie in tow – here are a few tips and tricks they have […]
Locuming in New Zealand
Keen on heading over to NZ for some sightseeing and locuming? It may feel like a lot to tackle but from what we hear, it is well worth the effort! Be it for a ski season, hiking the hills or simply enjoying their coffee and wine (?♀️ that’s us!)…here are the main points to consider […]