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NM - New Mexico Rad Tech Credentialing Requirements

What credentials do I need to work as a Rad Tech in New Mexico?

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Written by Megan Gonzalez
Updated this week

Thank you for your interest in ShiftMed. Here is a Checklist of requirements for Rad Techs that are interested in working through ShiftMed in New Mexico.


Required Documents:

First documents you will need to upload prior to completing your profile and uploading state specific requirements:

When signing up to work with ShiftMed in the app you will then be prompted to enter your

  • Proof of Identification (DL, Photo ID, Passport, etc.)

  • Social Security Number

  • Professional License (6+ months of experience)

    • You can upload multiple Professional Licenses and any Specialties if applicable.

NOTE that you must have a Professional License through the state of New Mexico.

Once uploaded you will be prompted to sign your documents and upload the required credentials for your state. Keep in mind some Facilities may have additional requirements aside from the state specifics. See below for more information on what your state requires.


Required Documents:

Documents that must be signed in the ShiftMed App before you can start uploading credentials:

  • Training Manual - complete directly within the app using the tap to sign feature

  • Company Handbook - complete directly within the app using the tap to sign feature


Required Credentials:

Documents that must be uploaded into the ShiftMed App before you can start claiming shifts:

  • 1-step PPD, 2-step PPD or TB Blood Test (completed sometime in the past) or Chest X-Ray (completed within the last 5 years)

  • Hepatitis B Vaccine - Some ShiftMed facility partners require healthcare professionals to show proof of completing the hepatitis B vaccination series or a titer test.

  • TDAP Vaccine - Some ShiftMed facility partners require healthcare professionals to show proof of receiving the Tdap vaccination or completing a titer test.

  • References - Although ShiftMed considers references a pro credential, there are some states where this document is required based on location and years of experience to be eligible for employment.

  • MMR - Some ShiftMed facility partners require healthcare professionals to show proof of MMR vaccination or a titer test

  • Varicella - Some ShiftMed facility partners require healthcare professionals to show proof of completing the Varicella vaccination or a positive titer test

  • COVID-19 Vaccine - All HCPs must have either a COVID-19 Vaccination or must complete a Medical or Religious Exemption form in the app.


Additional Credentials:

Please note that additional facility specific credentials could be asked of you when attempting to claim a shift. These are NOT required for you to be hired by ShiftMed. These are special requirements that some of our partner facilities require. For more information on Facility Specific Credentials, CLICK HERE.


Forms To Complete:

  • Complete Checkr consent to start a Criminal Background Check - complete directly within the app using the tab to sign feature once you have uploaded your Physical, TB Test and ID - Under My Credentials scroll to Background Check - it will be listed as Missing - select - and then complete the consent form in the app

  • New Mexico Registry Check Authorization


Items that ShiftMed will Verify:

  • Active Professional New Mexico Rad Tech License

  • New Mexico Consolidated Online Employee Abuse Registry Check (COR)
    New Mexico Registry Check - (COR) Employee Abuse Registry Check Results

  • Clear record on the Office of Inspector General (OIG) Exclusion Check

  • Clear record on the System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusion Check


Upload your credentials in the ShiftMed app.


​​If you have any questions, reach out to us in chat by going into the ShiftMed App > Menu > Help Center > Help Articles & Chat > Messages > Send Us A Message!


New Mexico Rad Tech State Credentialing Checklist

Completed in the ShiftMed App

Completed in the ShiftMed App

ShiftMed Credentialing Team will complete internally

(Not visible in app)

ShiftMed Required Credentials

Additional Credentials

(May be required at specific facilities)

ShiftMed Required Checks

Credentials:

☐ New Mexico Rad Tech Professional License (6+ months of experience)

☐ Proof of Identification (State ID, DL, Passport, etc.)

☐ SSN

TB Test (PPD, Blood Test or Chest X-Ray)

Resume

MMR (Vaccine or Titer)

Varicella (Vaccine or Titer)

Consent Forms:

☐ Checkr Consent to start Background Check

☐ NM Registry Check Authorization

☐ Training Manual

☐ Company Handbook

☐ TB Baseline Risk Agreement Form

Credentials:

Flu Shot

Background & Registry Checks:

☐ NM Registry Check - COR and COR Results

☐ Office of Inspector General (OIG) Check

☐ System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusion Check

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