MRSO EXAM PREP (ACTUAL 2025/2026) WITH
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
MR Safety Officer responsibilities
The role of MRSO is often carried out by the senior
Radiographer (in the USA this will generally be an MR
technologist), but other suitably trained individuals could also
fill this role. Multiple MRSOs could be appointed, provided
only one is in charge at a given time. His/her responsibilities
include the following:
To be readily accessible and available (eg, to the operators of
the MR system) at all times that the MR facility is accessible.
Ensuring that proper policies and procedures for day-today
MR safety are enforced.
Developing, documenting, and introducing, in conjunction
with and under the authority of the MRMD/MRRD, safe
working procedures for the MR environment.
Ensuring that adequate written safety procedures, work
instructions, emergency procedures, and operating
instructions are issued to all concerned after full consultation
with the MRMD/MRRD (and, if/as needed, the MRSE).
,Ensuring that appropriate measures for minimizing risks to
health that arise from the use of or exposure to the MR
equipment, as per the direction of the MRMD/MRRD, are
implemented and monitored.
Managing hazards posed by the MR equipment, and
monitoring the measures taken to protect against such
hazards.
Ensuring that all Heads of Departments and senior medical
staff members who are responsible for personnel who will be
involved with the MR system are informed of the formal
procedures for training and authorization.
Ensuring that medical, technical, nursing, and all other
relevant staff groups (including ancillary workers) who may
be exposed to the MR environment are educated appropriately
on a regular basis as to the safety requirements
and updated as necessary.
Maintaining records of the personnel who have been educated
appropriately as to the safety requirements.
Consulting the MRMD/MRRD (and/or the MRSE)
when further advice is required regarding MR safety.
,Reporting back to the MRMD/MRRD in a timely fashion any
and all MR safety-related issues.
Ensuring that there is a clear policy for the purchasing,
testing, and marking of all equipment that will be taken into
the MR-related critical areas.
Providing and/or ensuring the provision of MR safety
education and training in cooperation with, and as per the
policies of the MRMD/MRRD.
Providing safety advice regarding the selection, procurement,
and installation of MR-related equipment (in consultation
with the MRSE, if/as needed).
Providing safety advice on the modification of MR protocols
(in consultation with the MRSE, if/as needed).
Maintaining regular contact with other relevant groups or
committees responsible for the safety and welfare of
personnel on site, such as, but not limited to, the local ethics
committee and the local safety committee.
, The American College of Radiology recommends that
________ and ____________ should be considered a relative
contraindication for MRI
implanted cardiac pacemakers
implantable cardioverter/defibrillators
Joint Commission checks that procedures are in place for the
following safety hazards:
Claustrophobic / Anxious patients
Emergent patient needs
Patients with implanted devices, embedded metal objects
Prevention entry of ferromagnetic metal objects into the MRI
environment
Protecting patients from acoustic noise
How many MRI Safety Zones?
4
Classifications of Personnel:
MR Personnel
Level 1
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
MR Safety Officer responsibilities
The role of MRSO is often carried out by the senior
Radiographer (in the USA this will generally be an MR
technologist), but other suitably trained individuals could also
fill this role. Multiple MRSOs could be appointed, provided
only one is in charge at a given time. His/her responsibilities
include the following:
To be readily accessible and available (eg, to the operators of
the MR system) at all times that the MR facility is accessible.
Ensuring that proper policies and procedures for day-today
MR safety are enforced.
Developing, documenting, and introducing, in conjunction
with and under the authority of the MRMD/MRRD, safe
working procedures for the MR environment.
Ensuring that adequate written safety procedures, work
instructions, emergency procedures, and operating
instructions are issued to all concerned after full consultation
with the MRMD/MRRD (and, if/as needed, the MRSE).
,Ensuring that appropriate measures for minimizing risks to
health that arise from the use of or exposure to the MR
equipment, as per the direction of the MRMD/MRRD, are
implemented and monitored.
Managing hazards posed by the MR equipment, and
monitoring the measures taken to protect against such
hazards.
Ensuring that all Heads of Departments and senior medical
staff members who are responsible for personnel who will be
involved with the MR system are informed of the formal
procedures for training and authorization.
Ensuring that medical, technical, nursing, and all other
relevant staff groups (including ancillary workers) who may
be exposed to the MR environment are educated appropriately
on a regular basis as to the safety requirements
and updated as necessary.
Maintaining records of the personnel who have been educated
appropriately as to the safety requirements.
Consulting the MRMD/MRRD (and/or the MRSE)
when further advice is required regarding MR safety.
,Reporting back to the MRMD/MRRD in a timely fashion any
and all MR safety-related issues.
Ensuring that there is a clear policy for the purchasing,
testing, and marking of all equipment that will be taken into
the MR-related critical areas.
Providing and/or ensuring the provision of MR safety
education and training in cooperation with, and as per the
policies of the MRMD/MRRD.
Providing safety advice regarding the selection, procurement,
and installation of MR-related equipment (in consultation
with the MRSE, if/as needed).
Providing safety advice on the modification of MR protocols
(in consultation with the MRSE, if/as needed).
Maintaining regular contact with other relevant groups or
committees responsible for the safety and welfare of
personnel on site, such as, but not limited to, the local ethics
committee and the local safety committee.
, The American College of Radiology recommends that
________ and ____________ should be considered a relative
contraindication for MRI
implanted cardiac pacemakers
implantable cardioverter/defibrillators
Joint Commission checks that procedures are in place for the
following safety hazards:
Claustrophobic / Anxious patients
Emergent patient needs
Patients with implanted devices, embedded metal objects
Prevention entry of ferromagnetic metal objects into the MRI
environment
Protecting patients from acoustic noise
How many MRI Safety Zones?
4
Classifications of Personnel:
MR Personnel
Level 1
