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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.
Alternative job titles include psychiatric or mental health technician. Working as a behavioral health technician, you'll personally interact with patients, including assisting them with personal grooming, housekeeping and recreational pursuits. You'll help plan and carry out treatment programs. You might give drugs to patients either via injections or oral doses.