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
Social Security Number
I-9
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. Please note that you may be prompted to upload some of these additional credentials when you try to claim a shift in the app.
**CPR
**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)
**Physical (completed within the last year)
**COVID-19 Vaccine
Hepatitis B Vaccine
Tdap Vaccine
Resume
Flu Shot - some of our partner facilities in the area do require a flu shot during flu season
MMR
Varicella
COVID-19 Screening - 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
Forms To Complete:
Complete the Missouri Background Check Consent Form in the App.
Complete Checkr consent to start a Criminal Background Check - complete directly within the app using the tab to sign feature once you have uploaded your Annual ID and SSN.
Items that ShiftMed will Verify:
Criminal Background Check through Checkr
Active Professional Missouri State RT & National Level CRT/RRT License
Clear record Employee Disqualification List (EDL) Check
You must have an active MO state RRT or CRT license and also have an active license with National Board for Respiratory Care
Properly listed on the Family Care Safety Registry (FCSR) Check if wanting to work in Long Term Care
Clear record on the Office of Inspector General (OIG) Exclusion Check
Upload your credentials in the ShiftMed app.
**Please NOTE: To claim shifts in your area, you may be prompted to submit the following additional documents in the app. Please visit the My Credentials tab to upload this information. The sooner you add, the faster you can claim shifts. TB Test, Physical, COVID-19 Vaccine, CPR
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!