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MN - Minnesota Surgical Technician Credentialing Requirements

What credentials do I need to work as a Surg Tech in Minnesota?

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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 Surg Techs that are interested in working through ShiftMed in Minnesota.


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

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

Please Note: You must be professionally licensed to practice in this State.


Required Forms

Forms 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.

  • Arbitration Agreement


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.

  • COVID-19 Vaccine: Some partner facilities will require either a COVID-19 Vaccination (1 or 2 doses) or a Booster.

  • 1-step PPD, 2-step PPD or TB Blood Test: PPD must be completed within the last year. Chest X-Ray must be completed within the last 5 years

  • 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.

  • References: Some of our partner facilities require this credential before claiming a shift. Add your references directly in the app.

  • Flu Shot: Some of our partner facilities require this credential during flu season.

  • Resume: Some of our partner facilities may require this credential before claiming a shift.

  • Specialties: Some of our partner facilities frequently seek clinical support from healthcare professionals with specialized skills. If you're certified in a specialty area of practice, you want this credential on file with us.

  • Skills Self Evaluation: Complete directly within in the app.


Items that ShiftMed will Verify

  • Active Minnesota Surgical Tech Professional License

  • Sexual Predator Checks - MN Registry Check

  • 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.


Minnesota 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:
☐ Minnesota Surg Tech Professional License

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

☐ SSN

☐ NBSTSA Certification

Consent Forms:

☐ Training Manual

☐ Company Handbook

☐ Arbitration Agreement

Credentials:

MMR

Resume

Background & Registry Checks:

☐ Sexual Predator Checks - MN Registry Check

☐ Office of Inspector General (OIG) Check

☐ System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusion Check


Questions?

If you have any questions, reach out to us in chat by going into the ShiftMed App > Menu > Help Center > Chat & Help Articles > Ask a Question!

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