Histotechnician 1 Per Diem
for section headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. However we should only include sections that have real content. Likely we will have About the role (Job Summary), Responsibilities (Key Responsibilities), Requirements (Minimum Qualifications maybe plus Preferred Qualifications?), Skills (maybe not explicit separate; could combine with Requirements? But we could include Skills if there is explicit skill list; there is technical skills list in Job Summary: tissue processing and embedding, preparing tissue sections, routine H&E staining, performing special stains. That's skills. So we can have Skills section.
Qualifications: maybe we separate Minimum and Preferred? The rule says use headings exactly as given: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we need to map content accordingly.
We have Minimum Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications. Could put them under Qualifications heading (maybe split into two sub-sections? But we cannot add extra headings besides those. We could put both under Qualifications as a combined list.
Skills: we have technical skills list.
Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities with percentages.
About the role: Job Summary paragraph.
Pay: Salary or Pay Range.
Schedule: Shift, Percentage of Time, Appointment Type.
Benefits: Benefits Eligible: No and the paragraph about benefits.
We must not include boilerplate like EEO etc. Remove all that.
We must preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to keep details like percentages, etc.
We need to format lists with - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. For prose use
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We need to avoid repeating job title.
We need to output only HTML fragment.
Let's extract content.
Job Summary: "The Histology Laboratory is the receiving and processing point for tissue and cytology specimens taken from surgical and biopsy procedures. Histotechnologists are involved in every step of the specimen preparation and testing required for a pathologist’s microscopic evaluation and diagnosis of a patient sample. The Histotechnologist’s technical skills include: tissue processing and embedding, preparing tissue sections for microscope slides, routine H&E staining, and performing special stains. Apply By Date: September 27, 2026 at 11:59pm. Selection activities may start at any time."
We should keep Apply By Date etc. That's substantive.
Responsibilities: "Key Responsibilities 60% - Embedding and Cutting30% - Staining5% - Laboratory Maintenance5% - Other Duties". We need to format as list maybe.
Minimum Qualifications: bullet list:
- High School Diploma or GED or equivalent work experience
- Must have worked in a hospital based Anatomic Pathology laboratory
- Experience with embedding various types of fresh and fixed tissues.
- Experience cutting paraffin embedded and fresh tissue blocks using a microtome.
- Experience performing routine H&E and a variety of special histochemical stains simultaneously.
- Ability to work with hazardous materials and chemicals.
- Ability to work well under pressure and remain flexible in changing work environment.
- Knowledge and ability to operate a personal computer.
- Organizational and time management skills to independently manage and prioritize an extensive and varied workload, meet multiple deadlines, and achieve timely progress in specimen processing.
- Ability to function and work in a diverse work environment
- Ability to maintain the security of confidential information, exercise judgement, tact, and discretion in handling sensitive or confidential information and situations.
Preferred Qualifications: list:
- American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) HT Certification
- American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) HTL Certification
- Bachelor's of Science Degree
- Experience with preparing molar solutions.
- Experience performing general histology laboratory maintenance.
- Eligible to perform high-complexity testing.
- Ability to recognize processes that could lead to failures.
- Knowledge of hospital and laboratory regulations and requirements (e.g. CDPH, CAP, TJC, NAACLS, OSHA).
- Knowledge of basic chemistry and biology applicable to the surgical pathology laboratory.
- Knowledge of the Laboratory and Hospital Information Systems (LIS/HIS) and other basic computer programs.
- Excellent organization, time management, and prioritization skills.
Skills: technical skills list from Job Summary: tissue processing and embedding, preparing tissue sections for microscope slides, routine H&E staining, and performing special stains.
Also maybe other skills like ability to operate PC etc but those are in qualifications.
Benefits: "Benefits Eligible: No" then paragraph: "Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility by visiting UCnet Benefits Page or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees. High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needsUC pays for dental and vision coverage for you and your familyRetirement plans for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving PlansSupplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance, legal coverage, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnityPregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave, Adoption Assistance and Pay for Family Care and Bonding for eligible employeesLactation Support Program and Family Care discounts and resourcesEmployee Well-being resources and programming to support thriving in all aspects of employee’s livesOn-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health servicesGenerous amount of paid Holidays annually as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining AgreementsPaid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining AgreementsContinuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employeesAccess to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growthPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer and Student Loan Debt Counseling Program for eligible employees"
Note there are missing spaces but we keep as is.
Pay: "Salary or Pay Range: $56.08-$56.08Salary Frequency: HourlySalary Grade: 304UC Job Title: HISTO TCHNO 1 PDUC Job Code: 009433Number of Positions: 1 Appointment Type: Staff: Per DiemPercentage of Time: 20Shift (Work Schedule): VariableLocation: Histology Building (PATH-V ST) (HSP015)Union Representation: EX-Patient Care TechnicalBenefits Eligible: No"
We need Pay section: include Salary or Pay Range, Salary Frequency, maybe Salary Grade? The rule: include Pay section only if posting actually states them. It does. So we can include Salary or Pay Range, Salary Frequency, Salary Grade maybe. But we should not include Job Title etc. We'll include Salary or Pay Range: $56.08-$56.08, Salary Frequency: Hourly, Salary Grade: 304.
Schedule: Shift (Work Schedule): Variable, Percentage of Time: 20, Appointment Type: Staff: Per Diem. Also maybe Location? But location not schedule. We'll include those.
Now we need to avoid duplication: The Pay section also includes UC Job Title etc which we should drop as per instruction: do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. So we can drop UC Job Title, UC Job Code, Number of Positions, Location, Union Representation etc. Those are minor metadata; we can either drop or put in a short p. Probably drop them.
Similarly for Schedule we keep Shift, Percentage of Time, Appointment Type.
Now produce HTML.
Structure:
About the role
Job Summary text.
Responsibilities
- 60% - Embedding and Cutting
- 30% - Staining
- 5% - Laboratory Maintenance
- 5% - Other Duties
Skills
- Tissue processing and embedding
- Preparing tissue sections for microscope slides
- Routine H&E staining
- Performing special stains
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
... list ...
Preferred Qualifications
... list ...
But we cannot add extra headings like Minimum Qualifications inside Qualifications? The instruction: use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It didn't forbid additional headings inside? It says use for section headings (list). It didn't say we cannot use other headings like or . Using inside is okay. Or we could just make two with preceding describing.
We must not repeat job title as heading. That's fine.
We need to ensure we don't include boilerplate like EEO etc. We removed.
Now check for any other substantive content: Department Overview, Department Specific Job Scope, Physical Demands, Environmental Demands, Mental Demands, Work Environment, Special Requirements, etc. Those are substantive. Should we include them? The instruction: Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include all substantive info, not just the sections we listed. However we are limited to using those section headings. But we could embed other info under appropriate headings like Requirements, Skills, etc. But there is a lot of info like Department Overview, Physical Demands etc. Where to put them? The instruction says use those headings for section headings. It didn't forbid other headings, but says "Use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." That suggests we should use those headings for sections; we could also add other headings if needed? The examples are just examples; but likely they expect only those headings. However they also say "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So we should consolidate info into those sections.
Thus we need to place Department Overview etc under maybe About the role or Responsibilities? But About the role is for job summary. Could expand About the role to include department overview. Responsibilities already covered. Requirements could include Minimum and Preferred Qualifications. Skills could include technical skills. Benefits, Pay, Schedule as described. Department Overview could go under About the role as additional paragraph. Department Specific Job Scope (shifts, overtime, training, policies, physical demands) could go under Schedule? Or
. We need to avoid repeating job title. We need to output only HTML fragment. Let's extract content. Job Summary: "The Histology Laboratory is the receiving and processing point for tissue and cytology specimens taken from surgical and biopsy procedures. Histotechnologists are involved in every step of the specimen preparation and testing required for a pathologist’s microscopic evaluation and diagnosis of a patient sample. The Histotechnologist’s technical skills include: tissue processing and embedding, preparing tissue sections for microscope slides, routine H&E staining, and performing special stains. Apply By Date: September 27, 2026 at 11:59pm. Selection activities may start at any time." We should keep Apply By Date etc. That's substantive. Responsibilities: "Key Responsibilities 60% - Embedding and Cutting30% - Staining5% - Laboratory Maintenance5% - Other Duties". We need to format as list maybe. Minimum Qualifications: bullet list: - High School Diploma or GED or equivalent work experience - Must have worked in a hospital based Anatomic Pathology laboratory - Experience with embedding various types of fresh and fixed tissues. - Experience cutting paraffin embedded and fresh tissue blocks using a microtome. - Experience performing routine H&E and a variety of special histochemical stains simultaneously. - Ability to work with hazardous materials and chemicals. - Ability to work well under pressure and remain flexible in changing work environment. - Knowledge and ability to operate a personal computer. - Organizational and time management skills to independently manage and prioritize an extensive and varied workload, meet multiple deadlines, and achieve timely progress in specimen processing. - Ability to function and work in a diverse work environment - Ability to maintain the security of confidential information, exercise judgement, tact, and discretion in handling sensitive or confidential information and situations. Preferred Qualifications: list: - American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) HT Certification - American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) HTL Certification - Bachelor's of Science Degree - Experience with preparing molar solutions. - Experience performing general histology laboratory maintenance. - Eligible to perform high-complexity testing. - Ability to recognize processes that could lead to failures. - Knowledge of hospital and laboratory regulations and requirements (e.g. CDPH, CAP, TJC, NAACLS, OSHA). - Knowledge of basic chemistry and biology applicable to the surgical pathology laboratory. - Knowledge of the Laboratory and Hospital Information Systems (LIS/HIS) and other basic computer programs. - Excellent organization, time management, and prioritization skills. Skills: technical skills list from Job Summary: tissue processing and embedding, preparing tissue sections for microscope slides, routine H&E staining, and performing special stains. Also maybe other skills like ability to operate PC etc but those are in qualifications. Benefits: "Benefits Eligible: No" then paragraph: "Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility by visiting UCnet Benefits Page or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees. High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needsUC pays for dental and vision coverage for you and your familyRetirement plans for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving PlansSupplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance, legal coverage, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnityPregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave, Adoption Assistance and Pay for Family Care and Bonding for eligible employeesLactation Support Program and Family Care discounts and resourcesEmployee Well-being resources and programming to support thriving in all aspects of employee’s livesOn-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health servicesGenerous amount of paid Holidays annually as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining AgreementsPaid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining AgreementsContinuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employeesAccess to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growthPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer and Student Loan Debt Counseling Program for eligible employees" Note there are missing spaces but we keep as is. Pay: "Salary or Pay Range: $56.08-$56.08Salary Frequency: HourlySalary Grade: 304UC Job Title: HISTO TCHNO 1 PDUC Job Code: 009433Number of Positions: 1 Appointment Type: Staff: Per DiemPercentage of Time: 20Shift (Work Schedule): VariableLocation: Histology Building (PATH-V ST) (HSP015)Union Representation: EX-Patient Care TechnicalBenefits Eligible: No" We need Pay section: include Salary or Pay Range, Salary Frequency, maybe Salary Grade? The rule: include Pay section only if posting actually states them. It does. So we can include Salary or Pay Range, Salary Frequency, Salary Grade maybe. But we should not include Job Title etc. We'll include Salary or Pay Range: $56.08-$56.08, Salary Frequency: Hourly, Salary Grade: 304. Schedule: Shift (Work Schedule): Variable, Percentage of Time: 20, Appointment Type: Staff: Per Diem. Also maybe Location? But location not schedule. We'll include those. Now we need to avoid duplication: The Pay section also includes UC Job Title etc which we should drop as per instruction: do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. So we can drop UC Job Title, UC Job Code, Number of Positions, Location, Union Representation etc. Those are minor metadata; we can either drop or put in a short p. Probably drop them. Similarly for Schedule we keep Shift, Percentage of Time, Appointment Type. Now produce HTML. Structure:
About the role
Job Summary text.
Responsibilities
- 60% - Embedding and Cutting
- 30% - Staining
- 5% - Laboratory Maintenance
- 5% - Other Duties
Skills
- Tissue processing and embedding
- Preparing tissue sections for microscope slides
- Routine H&E staining
- Performing special stains
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
-
... list ...
Preferred Qualifications
-
... list ...
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It didn't forbid additional headings inside? It says use for section headings (list). It didn't say we cannot use other headings like or . Using inside is okay. Or we could just make two with preceding describing.
We must not repeat job title as heading. That's fine.
We need to ensure we don't include boilerplate like EEO etc. We removed.
Now check for any other substantive content: Department Overview, Department Specific Job Scope, Physical Demands, Environmental Demands, Mental Demands, Work Environment, Special Requirements, etc. Those are substantive. Should we include them? The instruction: Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include all substantive info, not just the sections we listed. However we are limited to using those section headings. But we could embed other info under appropriate headings like Requirements, Skills, etc. But there is a lot of info like Department Overview, Physical Demands etc. Where to put them? The instruction says use those headings for section headings. It didn't forbid other headings, but says "Use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." That suggests we should use those headings for sections; we could also add other headings if needed? The examples are just examples; but likely they expect only those headings. However they also say "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So we should consolidate info into those sections.
Thus we need to place Department Overview etc under maybe About the role or Responsibilities? But About the role is for job summary. Could expand About the role to include department overview. Responsibilities already covered. Requirements could include Minimum and Preferred Qualifications. Skills could include technical skills. Benefits, Pay, Schedule as described. Department Overview could go under About the role as additional paragraph. Department Specific Job Scope (shifts, overtime, training, policies, physical demands) could go under Schedule? Or
. Using inside is okay. Or we could just make two describing.
We must not repeat job title as heading. That's fine.
We need to ensure we don't include boilerplate like EEO etc. We removed.
Now check for any other substantive content: Department Overview, Department Specific Job Scope, Physical Demands, Environmental Demands, Mental Demands, Work Environment, Special Requirements, etc. Those are substantive. Should we include them? The instruction: Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include all substantive info, not just the sections we listed. However we are limited to using those section headings. But we could embed other info under appropriate headings like Requirements, Skills, etc. But there is a lot of info like Department Overview, Physical Demands etc. Where to put them? The instruction says use those headings for section headings. It didn't forbid other headings, but says "Use with preceding
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." That suggests we should use those headings for sections; we could also add other headings if needed? The examples are just examples; but likely they expect only those headings. However they also say "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So we should consolidate info into those sections.
Thus we need to place Department Overview etc under maybe About the role or Responsibilities? But About the role is for job summary. Could expand About the role to include department overview. Responsibilities already covered. Requirements could include Minimum and Preferred Qualifications. Skills could include technical skills. Benefits, Pay, Schedule as described. Department Overview could go under About the role as additional paragraph. Department Specific Job Scope (shifts, overtime, training, policies, physical demands) could go under Schedule? Or