UC Davis Health Informatics
This position supports the UC Davis Dermatopathology Service and Mohs surgery by providing technical support for the Dermatopathology Laboratories as a per diem basis. Hours vary depending on workload and support needed for the Dermatopathology Service. Knowledge of guidelines established by JCAHO, CAP, CLIA, and other accrediting entities is required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential. Working knowledge of laboratory and other basic computer programs, including Hospital Information Systems, is expected.
Apply By Date 10/17/2025 by 11:59 PM
Minimum Qualifications
Meet CLIA/CAP High complexity testing personnel educational requirements as outlined in 42 CFR 493.1489.
No minimum work experience required.
Knowledge of frozen/paraffin sectioning and staining.
Technical and mechanical skills to operate complex lab equipment and perform preventive maintenance per established guidelines.
Knowledge of guidelines established by JCAHO, CAP, and the National Society of Histotechnology.
Knowledge of EMR and LIS and other basic computer programs.
Ability to state and follow Universal Precautions in a laboratory setting.
Knowledge of OSHA, NAACLS, CAP, and JCAHO clinical laboratory safety regulations.
Prioritize work based on departmental turnaround requirements and priority requests.
Perform complex laboratory procedures following established protocols.
Maintain legible and accurate records under time constraints.
Preferred Qualifications
Histology certification (ASCP) or eligibility.
Knowledge of UCDH and Department of Dermatology policies and procedures.
Knowledge of legislation and regulatory requirements pertaining to the laboratory.
Key Responsibilities
60% – Grossing
15% – Cryotomy/Microtomy and preparation of histological and histochemical slides
10% – Perform routine immunohistochemical and immunofluorescent stains on fixed and fresh tissue
5% – Miscellaneous duties
5% – Maintenance of the laboratory
5% – Communication and problem solving
Department Overview The Department of Dermatology provides a variety of outpatient services: clinical dermatological surgical services, dermatopathology services, pigment lesion services, cosmetic surgery, and Mohs surgery.
Position Information
Salary or Pay Range: $52.88 hourly
Salary Frequency: Hourly
Salary Grade: 304
UC Job Title: HISTO TCHNO 1 PD
UC Job Code: 009433
Number of Positions: 1
Appointment Type: Staff – Per Diem
Percentage of Time: 20%
Shift: Variable
Location: Cannery Business Park (HSP110)
Union Representation: EX-Patient Care Technical
Benefits Eligible: No
This position is 100% on‑site
Benefits
High quality, low‑cost medical plans to fit family needs.
UC pays for dental and vision insurance premiums for you and your family.
Extensive leave benefits: pregnancy and parental leave, family & medical leave.
Paid holidays, time off, vacation, and sick time per UC Davis Health policies.
Continuing education allowance and reimbursement program per UC Davis Health policies.
Professional development courses and learning opportunities.
Work‑life and wellness programs and resources.
On‑site Employee Assistance Program with free mental health services.
Supplemental insurance (life, short/long‑term disability, pet insurance, legal coverage).
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program.
Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including pension and retirement savings plans.
Physical Demands
Standing – Frequent 3 to 6 hours.
Walking – Frequent 3 to 6 hours.
Sitting – Occasional up to 3 hours.
Lifting/Carrying 0‑25 lbs – Occasional up to 3 hours.
Lifting/Carrying 26‑50 lbs – Occasional up to 3 hours.
Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs – Occasional up to 3 hours.
Pushing/Pulling 0‑25 lbs – Occasional up to 3 hours.
Pushing/Pulling 26‑50 lbs – Occasional up to 3 hours.
Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs – Occasional up to 3 hours.
Bending/Stooping – Occasional up to 3 hours.
Squatting/Kneeling – Occasional up to 3 hours.
Twisting – Occasional up to 3 hours.
Climbing (stairs or ladders) – Occasional up to 3 hours.
Reaching overhead – Occasional up to 3 hours.
Keyboard use/repetitive motion – Occasional up to 3 hours.
Environmental Demands
Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes – Frequent 3 to 6 hours.
Loud noise levels – Continuous 6 to 8+ hours.
Marked changes in humidity or temperature – Frequent 3 to 6 hours.
Microwave/Radiation – Occasional up to 3 hours.
Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment – Frequent 3 to 6 hours.
Extreme temperatures – Occasional up to 3 hours.
Uneven surfaces or elevations – Frequent 3 to 6 hours.
Mental Demands
Sustained attention and concentration – Continuous 6 to 8+ hours.
Complex problem solving/reasoning – Frequent 3 to 6 hours.
Ability to organize & prioritize – Continuous 6 to 8+ hours.
Communication skills – Continuous 6 to 8+ hours.
Numerical skills – Occasionally up to 3 hours.
Constant interaction – Frequent 3 to 6 hours.
Customer/patient contact – Continuous 6 to 8+ hours.
Multiple concurrent tasks – Occasionally up to 3 hours.
Work Environment UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco‑free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking and the use of smokeless tobacco products, as well as unregulated nicotine products (e‑cigarettes), are strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential spaces.
Special Requirements
Employment contingent on clearing a criminal background check(s), drug screening, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment.
Mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy; employment contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and training requirements.
Background Check Disclosure As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, received notice of allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct, have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct, or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
Equal Opportunity Statement “The University of California, Davis is an Equal Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.”
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Apply By Date 10/17/2025 by 11:59 PM
Minimum Qualifications
Meet CLIA/CAP High complexity testing personnel educational requirements as outlined in 42 CFR 493.1489.
No minimum work experience required.
Knowledge of frozen/paraffin sectioning and staining.
Technical and mechanical skills to operate complex lab equipment and perform preventive maintenance per established guidelines.
Knowledge of guidelines established by JCAHO, CAP, and the National Society of Histotechnology.
Knowledge of EMR and LIS and other basic computer programs.
Ability to state and follow Universal Precautions in a laboratory setting.
Knowledge of OSHA, NAACLS, CAP, and JCAHO clinical laboratory safety regulations.
Prioritize work based on departmental turnaround requirements and priority requests.
Perform complex laboratory procedures following established protocols.
Maintain legible and accurate records under time constraints.
Preferred Qualifications
Histology certification (ASCP) or eligibility.
Knowledge of UCDH and Department of Dermatology policies and procedures.
Knowledge of legislation and regulatory requirements pertaining to the laboratory.
Key Responsibilities
60% – Grossing
15% – Cryotomy/Microtomy and preparation of histological and histochemical slides
10% – Perform routine immunohistochemical and immunofluorescent stains on fixed and fresh tissue
5% – Miscellaneous duties
5% – Maintenance of the laboratory
5% – Communication and problem solving
Department Overview The Department of Dermatology provides a variety of outpatient services: clinical dermatological surgical services, dermatopathology services, pigment lesion services, cosmetic surgery, and Mohs surgery.
Position Information
Salary or Pay Range: $52.88 hourly
Salary Frequency: Hourly
Salary Grade: 304
UC Job Title: HISTO TCHNO 1 PD
UC Job Code: 009433
Number of Positions: 1
Appointment Type: Staff – Per Diem
Percentage of Time: 20%
Shift: Variable
Location: Cannery Business Park (HSP110)
Union Representation: EX-Patient Care Technical
Benefits Eligible: No
This position is 100% on‑site
Benefits
High quality, low‑cost medical plans to fit family needs.
UC pays for dental and vision insurance premiums for you and your family.
Extensive leave benefits: pregnancy and parental leave, family & medical leave.
Paid holidays, time off, vacation, and sick time per UC Davis Health policies.
Continuing education allowance and reimbursement program per UC Davis Health policies.
Professional development courses and learning opportunities.
Work‑life and wellness programs and resources.
On‑site Employee Assistance Program with free mental health services.
Supplemental insurance (life, short/long‑term disability, pet insurance, legal coverage).
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program.
Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including pension and retirement savings plans.
Physical Demands
Standing – Frequent 3 to 6 hours.
Walking – Frequent 3 to 6 hours.
Sitting – Occasional up to 3 hours.
Lifting/Carrying 0‑25 lbs – Occasional up to 3 hours.
Lifting/Carrying 26‑50 lbs – Occasional up to 3 hours.
Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs – Occasional up to 3 hours.
Pushing/Pulling 0‑25 lbs – Occasional up to 3 hours.
Pushing/Pulling 26‑50 lbs – Occasional up to 3 hours.
Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs – Occasional up to 3 hours.
Bending/Stooping – Occasional up to 3 hours.
Squatting/Kneeling – Occasional up to 3 hours.
Twisting – Occasional up to 3 hours.
Climbing (stairs or ladders) – Occasional up to 3 hours.
Reaching overhead – Occasional up to 3 hours.
Keyboard use/repetitive motion – Occasional up to 3 hours.
Environmental Demands
Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes – Frequent 3 to 6 hours.
Loud noise levels – Continuous 6 to 8+ hours.
Marked changes in humidity or temperature – Frequent 3 to 6 hours.
Microwave/Radiation – Occasional up to 3 hours.
Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment – Frequent 3 to 6 hours.
Extreme temperatures – Occasional up to 3 hours.
Uneven surfaces or elevations – Frequent 3 to 6 hours.
Mental Demands
Sustained attention and concentration – Continuous 6 to 8+ hours.
Complex problem solving/reasoning – Frequent 3 to 6 hours.
Ability to organize & prioritize – Continuous 6 to 8+ hours.
Communication skills – Continuous 6 to 8+ hours.
Numerical skills – Occasionally up to 3 hours.
Constant interaction – Frequent 3 to 6 hours.
Customer/patient contact – Continuous 6 to 8+ hours.
Multiple concurrent tasks – Occasionally up to 3 hours.
Work Environment UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco‑free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking and the use of smokeless tobacco products, as well as unregulated nicotine products (e‑cigarettes), are strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential spaces.
Special Requirements
Employment contingent on clearing a criminal background check(s), drug screening, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment.
Mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy; employment contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and training requirements.
Background Check Disclosure As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, received notice of allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct, have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct, or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
Equal Opportunity Statement “The University of California, Davis is an Equal Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.”
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