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WI - Wisconsin Rad Tech Credentialing Requirements

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

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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 Wisconsin.


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.

Please NOTE that you must have a Professional License through the state of Wisconsin.

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

  • TB Baseline Risk Agreement


Required Credentials:

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

  • Physician Statement - A statement of health from your physician is a document that clearly states that you are in good physical and mental health and free of any communicable diseases. This is required if you are in the state of Wisconsin.

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

  • 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.

  • License Certificate - The Professional License Certificate credential in the app is used to contain a document that a state’s licensing body issues after a healthcare professional has met the state requirements and passed a specific licensing exam for a particular professional license type.

  • Flu Shot - some of our partner facilities in the area do require a flu shot during flu season

  • Get 2 References - there are a few partner facilities that require verified references before claiming a shift - please enter mobile numbers for your references

  • MMR - some of our partner facilities require this credential before claiming a shift

  • Varicella - some of our partner facilities require this credential before claiming a shift

  • N95 Mask Fit - some of our partner facilities require this credential before claiming a shift

  • Online Learning Certification - We have partnered with some of our Acute Health Systems to provide learning modules for our RNs, CNAs, and RTs. These modules vary based on specialty, location, and previous experience with the facility. You must complete these modules to be able to claim shifts at the facility.

  • Skills Assessment - some of our partner facilities require this credential before claiming a shift


Forms To Complete:

  • Wisconsin Background Check Authorization Form or CheckR Criminal Background Check Consent Form depending on residency.


Items that ShiftMed will Verify:

  • Active Professional Wisconsin Rad Tech License

  • Criminal Background Check through CheckR or WORCS Criminal Background Check (Dependent on residency, please see special requirements section for more information)

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

  • Proof of Residency for those HCPs that have been a resident or WI for 3+ years


Special Requirements:

  • Background Check Through CheckR:

    • If you have lived outside of Wisconsin for 3+ years

  • WORCS Criminal Background Check:

    • If you have lived in Wisconsin for 3+ years


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!


Wisconsin 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:

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

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

☐ SSN

Covid 19 Vaccine Records/Declination

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

Resume

Consent Forms:

☐ WI Background Check Authorization Form or CheckR Consent to start Background Check - Dependent on Residency

☐ TB Baseline Risk Agreement

☐ Training Manual

☐ Company Handbook

Credentials:

Flu Shot

MMR (Vaccine or Titer)

Varicella (Vaccine or Titer)

Background & Registry Checks:

☐ Office of Inspector General (OIG) Check

☐ Proof of Residency for those who have been a resident of WI for 3+ years

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