New Mexico RRT/CRT Credentialing Requirements

What credentials do I need to work as an RRT/CRT in New Mexico?

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Written by Shiftmed Care Team Leadership
Updated over a week ago

Thank you for your interest in ShiftMed. Here is a Checklist of requirements for Respiratory Therapists that are interested in working through ShiftMed in this area.

In order to be eligible, an RT must hold a current national credential (CRT and/or RRT) with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and a valid State license in ALL states that they are seeking employment in (except Alaska which does not require a state license).

This means you must have a combination of your RT and CRT license or your RT, CRT and RRT in order to be hired.

Required Credentials:

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

  • ID

  • I-9

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

  • 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


Additional Credentials:

Please note that these are NOT required for you to be hired by ShiftMed. These are special requirements that some of our partner facilities require:

  • COVID-19 Test - upload your most current negative COVID-19 test result (Please note that partner facilities with the clipboard symbol in-front of their name in the app - may have COVID-19 testing at their facility)

  • Health Insurance Card - to have on file for the COVID-19 Vaccine

  • 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

  • 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


Forms To Complete:

  • New Mexico Consolidated Online Employee Abuse Registry Check Form

Items that ShiftMed will Verify:

  • Checkr Background Check

  • SAM (Only required for RRTs)

  • You must have an active NM state RRT or CRT license and also have an active license with National Board for Respiratory Care

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

  • COR Employee Abuse Registry 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!


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