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OH - Ohio Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist Credentialing Requirements

What credentials do I need to work as an RRT or CRT in Ohio?

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Written by Erica Rodriguez
Updated over a month ago

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 (National license verification + State license verification)

    • 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

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

  • Arbitration Agreement


Required Credentials

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


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 Exam: Completed within the last year.

  • 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

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

  • 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.

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

  • 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.

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

  • 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.

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


Items that ShiftMed will Verify

  • Active Ohio STNA Professional License

  • Background Check: OH BCII, or OH BCII & FBI Results.

    • If a prior BCI Criminal Background Check is submitted this will be verified by ShiftMed.

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

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


Special Requirements for Proof of Residency

  • If you are NOT a resident of Ohio, or have not been a resident of Ohio within the last 5 years, an FBI Background Check is REQUIRED


Upload your credentials in the ShiftMed app.


Ohio CRT/RRT 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:

☐ Ohio CRT or RRT Professional License

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

☐ SSN

Consent Forms:

☐ TB Baseline Risk Agreement Form

☐ Training Manual

☐ Company Handbook

☐ Arbitration Agreement

Credentials:

MMR

TDAP

Resume

CPR

Background & Registry Checks:

Background Check - OH BCII or OH BCII & FBI Results (Residency requirements will determine the type of Background Check)

☐ Office of Inspector General (OIG) Check

☐ Clear record on the 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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