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MO - Missouri Surgical Technician Credentialing Requirements

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

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Written by Megan Gonzalez
Updated over a week ago

Thank you for your interest in ShiftMed. Here is a Checklist of requirements for Surg Techs that are interested in working through ShiftMed in Missouri.


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 (1+ years of experience needed on Resume)

    • 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:

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


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.

  • 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.

  • N95 Mask Fit: Some of our partner facilities may require this credential before claiming a shift.

  • Crisis Prevention Training: CPI Training provides the de-escalation techniques

  • 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.

  • NIH Stroke Scale Course: The NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) is a critical component of acute stroke assessment and may be required for certain Specialties.

  • Online Learning Certification: We have partnered with some of our Acute Health Systems to provide learning modules for our RNs, CNAs, and RTs. These modules vary based on specialty, location, and previous experience with the facility. You must complete these modules to be able to claim shifts at the facility.

  • TNCC: The Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) equips emergency nurses with essential trauma knowledge and skills to provide life-saving care.


Items that ShiftMed will Verify


Upload your credentials in the ShiftMed app.


Missouri Surg 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:

☐ Missouri Surg Tech Professional License (1+ years of experience needed on Resume)

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

☐ SSN

Resume

Consent Forms:

☐ Training Manual

☐ Company Handbook

Checkr Consent Form

☐ Arbitration Agreement

MMR

Resume

TNCC

Background & Registry Checks:

☐ Background Check through Checkr

☐ Office of Inspector General (OIG) Check

☐ System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusion Check
FCSR - Missouri Family Cares Safety Registry Check
☐ Employee Disqualification List Check



Questions?

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