Thank you for your interest in ShiftMed. Here is a checklist of requirements for CRTs or RRTs who are interested in working with ShiftMed in Illinois.
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 (CRT/RRT - National License Verification + State License Verification)
You can upload multiple Professional Licenses and any Specialties, if applicable.
Please NOTE that you must have a Professional License through the state of Illinois.
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 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.
TB Baseline Risk Agreement Form: 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:
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)
Disclaimer: 1-step PPD is the minimum testing requirement, however specific facilities may have additional TB testing requirements at their discretion.
RT Certification
Additional Credentials:
Please note that additional facility specific 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: 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.
CMMS Covid-19 Training Certificate
License Certificate: The Professional License Certificate credential in the app is used to contain a document that a state’s licensing body issues after a healthcare professional has met the state requirements and passed a specific licensing exam for a particular professional license type.
MMR: 2 dose vaccination series or titer.
Flu Shot: Some of our partner facilities in the area do require a flu shot during flu season.
Hepatitis B Vaccination: Some ShiftMed facility partners require healthcare professionals to show proof of completing the hepatitis B vaccination series or a titer test.
TDAP Vaccination: Some ShiftMed facility partners require healthcare professionals to show proof of receiving the Tdap vaccination or completing a titer test.
Varicella: 2 dose vaccination series or titer.
Resume: 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.
Skills Assessment: This checklist is an essential part of our commitment to compliance and auditing with SSM Health.
Diploma - For CRT/RRT
RRT / CRT Certification
Items that ShiftMed will Verify:
Active Professional Illinois CRT/RRT License - National License Verification + State License Verification
RRT / CRT Certification
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.
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!
Illinois 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 | Additional Credentials (May be required at specific facilities) | ShiftMed Required Checks |
Credentials: ☐ Illinois CRT/RRT License - National License Verification + State License Verification ☐ Proof of Identification (State ID, DL, Passport, etc.) ☐ SSN ☐ Form I9 ☐ TB Test ☐ RT Certification
Consent Forms: ☐ Training Manual ☐ Company Handbook ☐ TB Baseline Risk Agreement Form ☐ Arbitration Agreement | Credentials: ☐ MMR ☐ Flu Shot ☐ Resume ☐ CMMS Covid-19 Training Certificate ☐ Diploma - For CRT/RRT ☐ RRT / CRT Certification
| Background & Registry Checks: ☐ Office of Inspector General (OIG) Check ☐ Clear record on the System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusion Check ☐ RRT / CRT Certification |