MIC Safety and Training Policies Flashcards
What is required for all scan-related operations involving human subjects?
The continuous presence in zone 3 of at least 2 individuals holding a “MR Environment Safety Certification” is required.
Who is responsible if something goes wrong in a scan?
The person conducting the scan (MR technologist or other technologist)
What type of visitors must be accompanied by an individual holding an “MR Environment Safety Certification”?
All visitors to Zone 3 or Zone 4
All scan related operations involving human subjects under a research protocol involving more than routine structural imaging or semi-automated spectroscopy require what?
One person be assigned to operate the scanner and a second person be assigned to operate or perform research tasks
All scan related operations involving human subjects must be performed by who?
MR clinical operation certification 3T or MR Research Operation Certification 3T/4T
All clinical diagnostic scans:
are to be conducted by registered MR technologists
All individuals who operate an MR scanner must be:
either a registered MR technologist or MIC-certified in MR Research Operation for the appropriate magnet
It is strongly recommended that all research scans be assisted by a Registered MR technologist. In the event one is not available, the scan must be performed by:
MR Research Operation certification
Must the PI be present for the scan?
No but it is recommended
All MIC research personnel are required to maintain what:
MR Environment Safety Certification
Certification in basic adult cardiac life support (BCLS/Heartsaver AED)
Infection Control Training
Monitoring of compliance and implementation of safety and training certifications is the responsibility of who?
the director of the MIC
How often is MR environment safety certification renewed?
Every 2 years
What is a quench?
Sudden loss of the magnetic field
Spontaneous helium boil off / loss of magnetic field
controlled
uncontrolled
