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Job Duties. Health physics technicians use equipment, such as spectrometers and gamma counters, to determine levels of radiation. They calculate exposure times and instruct workers in safety procedures and precautions, including the use of radiation detectors and protective gear.
Hospitals may use health physics technicians in order to reduce the radioactivity inflicted on patients. After the technician has received results, the results will be analyzed. Then a plan for radioactivity protection and procedures to minimize risk should be devised.