CT Technologist
Buffalo, Minnesota
Buffalo Hospital

Job Opportunity: CT Tech

Location: Buffalo, Minnesota
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Shift times:

  • Wednesday and Thursday: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
  • Friday to Sunday: 10:30 PM – 6:30 AM (overnight weekend position)
• Weekend requirement: Every weekend
• Call requirement: None
• Block scheduling: Not allowed
• Flexibility: Overnight weekend shift is fixed; other two days are flexible
• Hours per week: 40 hours

Job Details

• Daily caseload: Approximately 50 patients
• Number of rooms: 2
• Work settings required: Outpatient, Inpatient, Operating Room (OR), Emergency Room (ER), Community Hospital
• Required general skills: PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System)
• Preferred skills: IV starts
• Required CT procedure experience: abdomen, pelvis, head/neck, chest, spine, musculoskeletal, CT angiographies (CTAs)
• Preferred equipment experience: Toshiba scanners

Required Qualifications

• CT Technologist with at least 1 year of experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience in both Inpatient and Outpatient settings
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Proficiency with PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System)
• Experience with IV starts

Compliance and Background Checks

• Criminal background check required within 1 year of start date, including:

  • 7-year Minnesota statewide search
  • Sex offender registry
  • Other standard checks (SS Trace, Counties, Nationwide)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 1 year of start
• Minnesota DHS Net Study Fingerprint clearance required before start; candidates cannot start with fingerprints pending unless a “more time needed” letter is provided
• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start required
• Drug testing: 9-panel drug screen within 1 year of start (not required for client clearance)
• Respiratory safety clearance (RespSafety) required prior to start for fit testing
• Photo for badge: Passport-style headshot required within 48 hours of signing

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Tdap (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) vaccine required after age 11; declinations not accepted without approved exemption
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months of start; TB results must be on file no later than 3 days after start
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Proof of 2 vaccines or positive titer required; no exemptions for patient-facing roles
• Hepatitis B: Positive IGG titer, proof of series, or signed declination required
• Varicella: Positive IGG titer or 2 vaccines required; no medical/religious exemptions accepted
• Seasonal flu vaccination documentation required for 2025-2026 season starting September 1, 2025; declinations accepted

Training and Competency

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required
• Competency exam required (MS competency exam acceptable for PreOp)
• State license primary source verification required
• Preorientation online learning modules must be completed within 72 hours of receiving access; modules take 3-9 hours depending on specialty
• Skills checklist required annually

Additional Notes

• This is a latex-free facility; candidates with latex allergy should be aware latex is not used on campus
• Will work every 3rd weekend (note: weekend shifts are every weekend, but rotating weekend coverage may apply)

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this CT Tech travel contract position in Minnesota.