GE Ultrasound Feature
Scan Assistant
WorkflowScan Assistant is a protocol-based workflow engine that guides sonographers through ultrasound exams step by step. The system automates repetitive tasks including probe preset selection, image labeling, annotation placement, and measurement sequencing based on pre-configured exam protocols. Independent studies have reported a 79% reduction in keystrokes and a 54% decrease in total exam time when using Scan Assistant on GE LOGIQ systems. Protocols are customizable, so each department or sonographer can build workflows tailored to their specific exam types, measurement preferences, and reporting requirements. Radiology departments, multi-site imaging centers, and any practice where exam consistency across operators matters will see the largest impact from Scan Assistant.
Key Benefits
Why Scan Assistant matters
79% fewer keystrokes per exam
Scan Assistant automates label placement, preset changes, and measurement selection that normally require manual keyboard input. Published data from LOGIQ E9 studies shows this reduces total keystrokes by up to 79%, directly lowering the physical workload on sonographers.
54% reduction in total exam time
By eliminating manual navigation between presets, views, and measurement tools, Scan Assistant cuts overall exam duration by more than half. For a department performing 15 abdominal ultrasounds per day, that translates to measurably higher throughput without adding staff.
Standardized exams across all operators
Every sonographer follows the same protocol sequence, producing consistent documentation regardless of individual experience. This uniformity simplifies quality review, supports accreditation requirements, and ensures no required view or measurement is omitted.
Reduced repetitive strain for high-volume sonographers
Sonographers performing 10-15 exams per day accumulate thousands of keystrokes. Scan Assistant's automation reduces this physical demand, which helps address the occupational injury risk that contributes to sonographer attrition in busy departments.
About Scan Assistant
Scan Assistant operates as a configurable protocol engine built into GE LOGIQ and Versana ultrasound systems. Administrators or lead sonographers create exam protocols that define the sequence of views, measurements, and annotations required for each study type, such as abdominal, thyroid, or vascular exams. During a scan, the system presents the next required view, automatically applies the correct imaging preset, and positions annotation labels when the sonographer captures an image. Measurements are queued in the protocol order, reducing the need to manually select caliper tools and measurement labels. The protocol can also auto-advance to the next step when a measurement is completed. This structure enforces departmental standards: every sonographer follows the same protocol, producing consistent exam documentation regardless of experience level. For accreditation bodies that require specific views and measurements in each study, Scan Assistant helps ensure nothing is missed. The 79% keystroke reduction figure comes from published studies comparing Scan Assistant-enabled exams to manual workflows on the LOGIQ E9, where the reduction in physical interaction with the keyboard translated directly to faster exam completion and reduced repetitive strain for sonographers performing 10-15 studies per day.
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