Health, medical or other physics...?

I have an integrated masters in physics and I was looking to get a job outside of academia, but still involving physics (or advanced math at least).

I've looked into medical and health physics. The only issue is I've heard people say mediacal physicists basically just do QA check, maintain equipment, calibrate it, make sure it's accurate, safe etc.

To me that sound more technical like a technician. By definition a technician applies science principles to maintain, calibrate and make safe technical equipment. Even the research invoving QA, by definition comes under a technicians role. (Amazing and important work, just not what I'm interested in after doing a degree in physics).

On the other hand, I can't find much about the actual day-to-day of a health physicist.

Do y'all consider yourself physicists?

Would this (or medical physics) be a good career if I enjoy physics, advanced math and programming?

Or I'm a better trying to look elsewhere?

Any help or perspectives greatly appreciated.