Thank you for your interest in ShiftMed. Here is a Checklist of requirements for Surg Techs that are interested in working through ShiftMed in Oklahoma.
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 (Placeholder Letter)
You can upload multiple Professional Licenses and any Specialties if applicable.
NOTE that you must have a Professional License through the state of Oklahoma.
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:
National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Certification.
Unlock Credentials:
Please note that specific facility 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.
Annual Physical: (completed within the last year) - some of our partner facilities may require this credential before claiming a shift
Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) - CPI Training provides the de-escalation techniques and behavior management strategies needed to create a culture of safety within a variety of different environments.
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.
1-step PPD, 2-step PPD or TB Blood Test (completed sometime in the past year) or Chest X-Ray (completed within the last 5 years)
TB Baseline Risk Agreement
COVID-19 Vaccine - All HCPs must have either a COVID-19 Vaccination or must complete a Medical or Religious Exemption form in the app.
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.
MMR - some of our partner facilities require this credential before claiming a shift
Flu Shot - some of our partner facilities in the area do require a flu shot during flu season
Varicella - some of our partner facilities require this credential before claiming a shift
N95 Mask Fit -some of our partner facilities require this credential. The medical clearance assesses whether you are at risk of harm from wearing a respirator based on your health history and conditions.
Forms To Complete:
Complete the Oklahoma Consent and Release Authorization and the Oklahoma Provisional Employment Form - these forms will both be added to your Documents Tab in the app to sign once you have uploaded your Annual Physical, TB Test, and ID. Once we enter this information into the system it will let us know if we need to schedule you for fingerprinting. We will let you know and schedule your appointment.
SSM Floating Guidelines Agreement (dependent on the facility claiming shifts with)
Arbitration Agreement
Items that ShiftMed will Verify:
Active Professional Oklahoma Surgical Tech License (Placeholder Letter)
Oklahoma Criminal Background Check - OK State Department of Health
Clear record on the Office of Inspector General (OIG) Exclusion Check
Clear record on the System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusion Check
All required registry checks
Oklahoma Sexual Predator Check/Result
Upload your credentials in the ShiftMed app.
Questions?
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!
Oklahoma Surgical 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 | Unlock Credentials (May be required at specific facilities) |
ShiftMed Required Checks |
Credentials: ☐ Oklahoma Surg Tech Professional License (Placeholder Letter) ☐ Proof of Identification (State ID, DL, Passport, etc.) ☐ SSN ☐ Form I9 ☐ NBSTSA Certification
Consent Forms: ☐ Training Manual ☐ Company Handbook ☐ Arbitration Agreement ☐ Oklahoma Consent and Release Authorization ☐ Oklahoma Provisional Employment Form ☐ SSM Floating Guidelines Agreement | Credentials: ☐ MMR (Vaccine or Titer) ☐ Varicella (Vaccine or Titer) ☐ Flu Shot ☐ Covid 19 Vaccine Records/Declination ☐ TB Baseline Risk Agreement Form ☐ Resume ☐ TB Test (PPD, Blood Test or Chest X-Ray) | Background & Registry Checks: ☐ OK Sex Offender Check ☐ Office of Inspector General (OIG) Check ☐ System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusion Check
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