Breaking Down MRI Safety: An Interview with Tobias Gilk

A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast

On this episode of A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast, our host Chaundria welcomes special guest Tobias Gilk to discuss the fascinating world of MRI safety. Tobias, an architect by training, found himself immersed in the field of radiology and MRI safety 20 years ago and has since made a significant impact on the industry.
Chaundria and Tobias delve into the challenges and advancements in MRI safety, highlighting the importance of education, collaboration, and the implementation of proper protocols and screening measures. They discuss the misconceptions surrounding MRI safety, emphasizing the need for comprehensive training and understanding of different implants and devices used in MRI.
Tobias also shares his work as a consultant, offering trainings, facility consulting, and manufacturer consulting/expert witness work to improve MRI safety. He stresses the downstream revenue implications and improved patient throughput that come with fixing MRI safety.
Throughout the episode, Chaundria and Tobias touch on the evolving landscape of MRI safety, including international efforts to establish regulations and best practices. They also explore the potential impact of remote operation and AI in MRI practice, discussing the safety concerns and the need for standardized safety practices across hospitals.
This episode is packed with valuable insights and highlights the crucial role of MRI safety in the medical profession. Join Chaundria and Tobias as they navigate the fascinating world of MRI safety and its impact on patient care and technologist well-being.
Make sure to check out the links provided by Tobias for more information, leave a review of the podcast, and have a great day!
Tobias Gilk is an architect who stumbled into the field of radiology and quickly developed a passion for MRI facility planning and design. He started his career working for a local community hospital after graduating with a Master's in Architecture in 1997. During his first architecture job, he fell in love with radiology and began designing various radiology projects, including an MRI suite. Through this experience, he learned the skill of focusing on the essential aspects of a project without needing to know every detail about the client's business. This skill allowed him to adapt to different architectural projects easily. In his 25-year career, Tobias dedicated himself to the field of radiology, specifically MRI. His initial interest in the physical environment and facility design expanded to encompass economics, reimbursements, modalities, clinical services, and operations. He also developed a strong interest in MRI safety, realizing the lack of regulations in comparison to ionizing radiation standards. Tobias has since dedicated his professional life to improving MRI safet

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1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. MRI safety risks overlooked, proper training lacking. (00:11:19)

3. Importance of MRI safety in healthcare facilities. (00:15:56)

4. Overcoming obstacles, improving MRI safety practices. (00:19:36)

5. MRI safety regulations internationally are weak. Italy passed legislation to establish rules for MRI safety, but the details are limited. In the US, the FDA is pushing for implant and device manufacturers to get MR conditional labeling. Saudi Arabia has d (00:41:47)

6. Consulting work: training, facility assessments, expert witness. (00:47:06)

7. Thank you for being a guest. MRI safety and education are crucial. (00:50:13)