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 […]
Location Feature – Dubbo
Dubbo has long been a solid option for locums working with SFS – always open to sonographer dates and quick with the lock-in turn around. From looking at a map, you might wonder if there’s much to do…allow us to enlighten you! Give us some Dubbo deets Dubbo sits at the intersection of three […]
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 – […]
Location Feature – Charleville
Get a TRUE feel for western Queensland when you head to Charleville for a locum sono stint! Located in the heart of the mulga country of south west Queensland, Charleville is a rip roaring outback experience often up for grabs on our locum jobs board! We’d suggest flying (unless you’re doing a lap of […]
Switching to Sonography (via the front desk)
When Alex Pegler decided to enrol in ultrasound, she knew it would be a challenge finding a traineeship, particularly with a professional background in real estate. What did this clever cat do? She nabbed a job in medical imaging reception and worked her way out the back to the scanning rooms over time! What an […]
Helping Others See With Sound
From coaching gymnastics to ultrasound training, Suean Pascoe has always taught with passion. We caught up to hear what motivates her and get some tips to share with tutors to help make life that little bit easier. Teaching novice ultrasound learners for nearly 20 years…where do you get the energy?! Seeing that ‘ah-HA’ moment […]
Location Feature – Armidale
Need a regional refresh and some fresh country air? Look no further than Armidale, the bustling hub of the New South Wales Northern Tablelands. Bursting with first class food, wine, coffee and outdoor, leafy adventures, it’s the perfect place for a moontanned locum sono to explore on the weekends. Give me the basics […]
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 […]
Vascular Bites
Dan Rae has been kicking around the sono world for a while now. When he’s not in the clinic, he’s creating fun and informative bite sized education for his Insta account Vascular Bites or providing talks to groups large and small. Did we mention he’s a FELLOW OF THE ASA?! Here’s a bit about what […]
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 […]
Rad(Aid) Time in Ethiopia!
Julian Gallardo has been locuming on and off with SFS since 2018 and always has something FUN going on! Here’s a little recap of his time volunteering as a volunteer sono in Ethiopia! ETHIOPIA?! Interesting! How did you come to work with Rad-Aid and tell us a bit about their process… I have 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 […]
Location Feature – Townsville
Another location that is not often on a locum’s radar, but definitely should be! Townsville has an awesome mix of adventure options, with reef, rainforest, outback and urban activities all on its doorstep. Tell me about Townsville itself Known as the capital of North Queensland, it has a population of over 180 000 and […]
Location Feature – Canberra
Historically known for being a bit dull and quiet, Canberra has not exactly been a hot locum destination…until now! Things are changing – not only are there some fun, tasty and interesting things to do…there are also some great workplaces needing cover throughout the year. Ok, give me the Canberra stats! Well, let’s […]
Location Feature – Orange
You might have noted that we tend to have regular locum options going in Orange. That’s because 1) there’s a great site there that has capacity for both short and long contracts and 2) there is so.much.on in the Orange region. It’s seriously buzzing. If you’re keen for a bit of a regional explore but […]
RSI – The Right Side of Injury
Not one to let RSI get in the way of life, Lynette Hassall forged on and carved herself a cracking career in education, clinical apps and now reaps the rewards with an incredibly varied role working in POCUS for FujiFilm Sonosite. Tell us about your sono background I completed the DMU (General) in 1994, […]
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 […]
Switching to Apps (& beyond!)
Highly skilled and highly enthusiastic about sonography and all the opportunities possible, Brett Ayres loves what he does day to day even though he NEVER thought he’d make the switch to the corporate world. He has a qualifications list that requires dot-points (enviable in length!) and continues to be heavily connected and enamoured with clinical […]