Explain to me what HIPAA is, and how it affects your job as a cardiovascular technologist.

HIPAA is short for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. This US-based act began in 1996 and directly relates to data privacy and security of medical information. Every medical professional in the United States needs to be aware of HIPAA and the more common breaches of the act. Assure the interviewer that you follow HIPAA guidelines every day, with every patient. Be sure to show the hiring authority, throughout your interview, that you are aware of HIPAA guidelines by not using patient's personal information in your responses.

"HIPAA is US-based legislation that protects patients' personal health information. The coverage includes factors such as health insurance coverage being denied or limited due to access to confidential information. Rest assured, I always take all necessary precautions to protect patient information, as well as details surrounding their treatment."