Level 0 Status - Support Staff
The Level 0 course reviews essential laboratory and MRI safety guidelines, sufficient to ensure safe entry into the Imaging Suite and Scanner Control and/or Equipment Rooms. Level 0 training is required for UT / DMS / UTHA support staff (e.g. ITS, Zone Shop, Facilities) that support Imaging Center operations at one of our locations on campus in NHB or HDB. Individuals with Level 0 status MAY NOT enter the MRI Scanner Room (Zone 4) or PET/CT Scanner Room under ANY CIRCUMSTANCES unless accompanied by a member of BIC staff or a certified MRI or PET/CT Technologist.
Please reference for more information regarding work within, and access to, the Imaging Centers at UT Austin.
To obtain Level 0 status as UT, DMS or UTHA support staff:
1. Submit the BIC Training Request form
Now complete Steps 2 through 5.
2. Submit the MRI Safety Screening form for Support Staff:
this form will be reviewed by BIC staff prior to your on-site orientation and training
if you have potential MRI contraindications, we may need additional information and/or supporting documentation from your medical providers to ensure your safety
the process of requesting medical documents can take some time, so plan accordingly
3. Download the Imaging Center Level 0 Training Packet for Support Staff:
4. Complete the following safety training courses available via UT Learn:
These courses ensure you know how to identify and work around the various hazards that may be present within the Imaging Centers in NHB or HDB.
Save screenshots of your course completion certificates to attach to the end of your Level 0 Training packet (for guidance on how to save a screenshot see this page)
EHS Laboratory Safety Training:
MRI Safety Training:
5. Submit the Level 0 Packet
Ensure all sections of the Level 0 packet are completed.
Insert any additional items (certificates, screenshots or printouts) at the end of this document and combine into a single pdf file.
Name the completed packet as your FIRSTNAME_LASTNAME_L0.pdf (e.g. JANE_DOE_L0.pdf).
Email your L0 packet to bic-training@utlists.utexas.edu with the subject line Imaging Center Level 0 Training: YOUR-NAME
After your L0 packet is submitted, BIC staff will review your documentation and will contact you to schedule your in-person orientation and training.
6. On-site Orientation & Training
In-person L0 training will take about 15-30 minutes and will be on-site at the Imaging Center facility you will be supporting.
7. Level 0 Status Approval
Approval of L0 status will be notified by an email from BIC staff, please retain a copy of this email for your records.
Restricted card access to Imaging Center facilities will be granted at the same time according to your role