Level 1 MR Personnel
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Watch training video
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Complete Level 1 test
IU Health & Indiana University School of Medicine
MR Safety Committee
The IUH and IUSM MR Safety Committee develops, approves, and implements MR safety policies for the downtown Academic Health Center and supports IU Health facilities across the state. Use this site for MR safety screening, training, credential verification, committee contacts, and safety documentation.
Before MRI access
Safety Screening
Complete the electronic MR safety screening form online, or download the current printable screening form when a paper workflow is required.
Annual / role-based education
Safety Training
Each level is organized as a simple sequence: review the presentation, watch the training video, then complete the test. External video and test content is loaded only when you request it.
Level 2 MR Personnel
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Watch training video
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Complete Level 2 test
Advanced MR safety curriculum
MRSO / MRMD / MRSE Modules
The eight-module curriculum is organized as an expandable library so you can open only the module you need. Videos remain unloaded until selected. To take the final test for a module, email Jason Parker at parkerjg@iu.edu for a personalized test link.
Module 1 — Introduction
Supporting documentation
- ACR Manual on MR Safety: ACR Manual on MR Safety (2026)
- ACR General Personnel Requirements: Supervising Physicians: ACR website link
- JC Quick Safety 31: Strong MRI safety programs prevent safety events: Joint Commission website link
- ACR Medical-Legal Issues in Radiology: MedicalLegalHandbook.pdf
- Understanding the Radiologist's Legal Responsibility for Patient Safety: Diagnostic Imaging link
- Supervising Technologists — Radiologists’ Liability Issues: Radiology Today link
- Facebook MR Safety Group: Facebook group link
Module 2 — IUH MRMD / MRSO / MRSE Module 2
Supporting documentation
- N/A
Module 3 — GBCAs
Supporting documentation
- GBCAs JMRI review paper: GBCAs review_JMRI_2017_Fraum et al.pdf
- ACR Manual on Contrast Media: ACR_2020.Contrast_Media.pdf
- GBCA-associated plaques JAMA paper: Gd-Associated Plaques_JAMA Dermatology 2015.pdf
Module 4 — The Red Button (quench & cryogen safety)
Supporting documentation
- N/A
Module 5 — The ACR Safety Manual
Supporting documentation
- Paper: Using near-miss events to improve MRI safety in a large academic centre
- Paper: Radiofrequency Energy-Induced Heating During MR Procedures: A Review
- Paper: Invisible Metallic Microfiber in Clothing Presents Unrecognized MRI Risk for Cutaneous Burn
- Paper: A New Fire Hazard for MR Imaging Systems: Blankets—Case Report
- Paper: Gradient-Induced Voltages on 12-Lead ECGs during High DutyCycle MRI Sequences and a Method for Their Removal considering Linear and Concomitant Gradient Terms
Module 6 — Zoning, Screening, and Personnel
Supporting documentation
Module 7 — Infection Control
Supporting documentation
- Rothschild, part I: Preventing infection in MRI: Best practices for infection control in and around MRI suites, part I
- Rothschild, part II: Preventing infection in MRI: Best practices for infection control in and around MRI suites, part II
- Rothschild, part III: Preventing infection in MRI: Best practices for infection control in and around MRI suites, part III
- Kooraki, JACR 2020: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Precautions: What the MRI Suite Should Know
Module 8 — Medicolegal Implications
Supporting documentation
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Contacts |
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 MR Safety Experts and MRSC contacts
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General questions/inquiries
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Jason Parker, MRSE & Chair, IU Health MR Safety Committee
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Xuandong Zhao, MRSE, IU Health MR Safety Committee
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Greg Anthony, MRSE, IU Health MR Safety Committee
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Heather Rose, Administrative Support, IU Health MR Safety Committee
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 Methodist Hospital contacts
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Larry Friggle, MRSO & MR Supervisor, Methodist Hospital
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Scott Duncan, MRSO & Team Lead, Imaging Services, Methodist Hospital
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Jeff Beatty, Imaging Director, Methodist Hospital
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 Riley Children's Hospital contacts
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Lynn Netter, MRSO & MR Supervisor, Riley Children's Hospital
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Matt Cooper, MRMD, Riley Children's Hospital
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 University Hospital contacts
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Anna Venable, MRSO, Indiana University Hospital
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 Indianapolis Beltway contacts
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James Heare, MRSO & Imaging Manager, IUH Beltway
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Veronica Campbell, MRSO, IUH Beltway
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Cassie Wright, MRSO, IUH Beltway
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Kevin Smith, MRMD, IUH Beltway
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 IU Health Fishers contacts
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Heriverto (Eddie) Fernandez, MRSO & Team Lead, Imaging Services, IU Health Fishers
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Carol Janes, MRSO, IU Health Fishers
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 IUH North Hospital contacts
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Deirdre Shircliff, MRSO, MRI Supervisor, IU Health North Hospital
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Johnathan Randall, MRSO, IU Health North Hospital
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Andrew Matura, MRSO, IU Health North Hospital
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Chad Sorenson, MRMD, IU Health North Hospital
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Kristi Curry, MRSO, IU Health North Hospital
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Bev Walker, IU Health North Hospital
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 IUH West Hospital
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Caselyn Schmidt, MRSO & Imaging Supervisor, IU Health West Hospital
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Chad Sorenson, MRMD, IU Health West Hospital
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Jason Ford, MRMD, IU Health West Hospital
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Sam Shultz, MRSO, IU Health West Hospital
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Terrie Byers, Imaging Supervisor, IU Health West Hospital
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 Research contacts
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Traci Day, MRSO, Research Imaging, Goodman Hall
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 IU Health Southern Region contacts
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Beth Parsley, CPHQ, MRSO, CRA, RT(R)(M)(CT)(MR), Quality & Safety Coordinator, Imaging Services, Indiana University Health - South Region
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Aaron Cooksey, IU Health Bloomington Hospital
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Roger Duncan, Coordinator, Radiology, IU Health Bloomington Hospital
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Tina Higgins, IU Health Bloomington Imaging Center
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Krista Sims, IU Health Bedford Hospital
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Julie Dillman, MRSO & Team Lead, Imaging Services, IU Health Bedford Hospital
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Tim Lach, MRMD, IU Health Bedford Hospital
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Liz Ferguson, IU Health Morgan
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Krista Sims, IU Health Paoli Hospital
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 IU Health North Region contacts
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Josh Perdue, MRSO, IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital
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Stephanie Winchester, MRSO, IU Health ECR Imaging Center
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Doug Boys, MRSO, IU Health Jay Hospital
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John Alexander, MRMD, IU Health Jay Hospital
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Tim Dillingham, MRSO, IU Health Blackford Hospital
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Amanda Jones, MRSO & Team Lead, IU Health Frankfort Hospital
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Joshua Nepute, MRMD, IU Health Frankfort Hospital
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Justin Delph, MRSO & Team Lead, IU Health White Memorial Hospital
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Megan Ruff, MRSO & Team Lead, IU Health Arnett Hospital
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 Eskenazi Hospital contacts
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Michael Batta, R.T.(R)(CT)(MR), MRI Supervisor, Eskenazi Health
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Melody Gruber, MRSO & MRI Supervisor, Eskenazi County Hospital
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Janice Walker, MRSO & Imaging Supervisor, Eskenazi County Hospital
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Anthony Ryan, MRSO, Eskenazi County Hospital
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Documentation and Safety Testing |
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ACR
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Gadolinium
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Cochlear implants
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Pacemakers
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