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WA - Washington Radiology Technician Credentialing Requirements

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

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Written by Erica Rodriguez
Updated over a week 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 (Rad Tech - with 6+ months of experience)

    • 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

  • WA DSHS Background Authorization

  • WA Background Check Consent Form

  • Arbitration Agreement


Required Credentials

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

  • Resume: Can be uploaded or completed directly in the app using our Resume Builder.

  • AART 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.

  • MMR: Some partner facilities may require this immunization.

    • 2 doses vaccination series or titer

  • Annual Physical Exam: Completed within the last year.

  • 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 (1-2 doses or booster) or must complete a Medical or Religious Exemption form in the app.

  • Flu Shot: Some of our partner facilities in the area do require a flu shot during flu season.

  • Varicella: Some ShiftMed facility partners require healthcare professionals to show proof of completing the Varicella vaccination or a positive titer test.

  • 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.


Items that ShiftMed will Verify

  • Active Washington Professional License

  • Criminal Background Check and Fingerprinting through the Washington WATCH

  • 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.


Washington 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

Unlock Credentials

(May be required at specific facilities)

ShiftMed Required Checks

Credentials:

☐ Washington Professional License

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

☐ SSN

Resume

☐ AART Certification

Consent Forms:

WA Background Check Authorization Form

☐ WA DSHA Form

☐ Training Manual

☐ Company Handbook

☐ Arbitration Agreement

Credentials:

MMR

Background & Registry Checks:

Background Check and fingerprinting through the Washington WATCH

☐ Office of Inspector General (OIG) Check

☐ System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusion Check


Questions?

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