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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.
Electronic Health Records Job Duties. Health information technicians manage medical records; they review each patient's physical chart, including the medical history, doctor's notes and current medications. They then enter that information into an electronic database system or verify if it was entered correctly.