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 […]
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 […]
Intel from Bermuda
A very intrepid sono went on a four month locum in Bermuda a few years back. How cool! He’s given us some info to share with our crew in case there are more travel junkies out there looking for something fun… “The health system here is based on the US system, so everyone has […]
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 […]
Location Feature – Invercargill
New Zealand’s southernmost city and capital of the Southland offers an adventure like no other. So right down the bottom? Yes. RIGHT down the bottom! If you look at it on a map, it’s actually FURTHER south than Tassie! Informally called ‘City of Water and Light’ after the long summer daylight hours and regular […]