Ultrasound Machine Checklist

🔧 Ultrasound Machine Checklist

1. Power & Safety:

• Machine powers ON/OFF properly
• Power cables intact, no frays/damage
• Battery backup functional (if available)
• Proper electrical grounding

2. Monitor & Display:

• Monitor brightness/contrast adjusted
• No dead pixels or display flickering
• Touchscreen (if available) responsive

3. Transducers / Probes:

• Correct probes connected (linear, convex, phased, endocavitary, etc.)
• No cracks, cuts, or exposed wiring
• Acoustic lens intact, no gel leakage
• Probe connectors secure
• Perform probe self-test (if machine supports it)

4. Image Quality:

• Gray-scale imaging clear and uniform
• Depth, focus, and gain controls working
• Doppler (color, PW, CW) functioning
• Image freeze, save, and print working

5. Control Panel:

• All knobs, trackball, and buttons working
• Preset selection available for different exams
• Keyboard responsive

6. Software & System:

• Correct patient entry (ID, name, DOB) possible
• Presets load correctly
• Report generation working
• PACS/DICOM connectivity tested (if applicable)

7. Accessories:

• Adequate supply of ultrasound gel
• Clean, disinfected transducer covers available
• Printer/paper working (if in use)

8. Cleaning & Disinfection:

• Transducers cleaned/disinfected after last use
• Control panel and screen wiped (infection control)
• Probe holders and gel bottle cleaned

9. Documentation:

• Machine logbook updated (usage, maintenance, service)
• Error messages recorded and reported
• Preventive maintenance schedule followed

10. Daily Checklist:

• Power ON/OFF properly
• Power cables intact, no frays/damage
• Correct probes connected and functional
• Probes free of cracks, cuts, gel leakage
• Ultrasound gel available
• Machine and probes cleaned/disinfected after use

11. Weekly Checklist:

• Gray-scale imaging clear and uniform
• Depth, focus, and gain controls working
• Doppler (Color, PW, CW) functioning
• Image freeze, save, and print working
• Control panel buttons, knobs, and trackball responsive
• Monitor brightness/contrast adjusted properly

12. Monthly Checklist:

• DICOM/PACS connectivity tested
• Patient entry, presets, and report generation verified
• Software functioning without errors
• Printer/paper tested (if applicable)
• Preventive maintenance log updated
• Service errors/issues recorded and reported

Notes / Signature: ____________________________    (Technician / Operator)
Date: ____________ Time: ____________