About this position
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Employ attendants to operate and maintain the Lasix and Receiving Barn in a clean and healthy condition.
- Recommends documents and issues discipline, conducts interviews for new positions, and assigns team members as necessary.
- Prepare paperwork for the testing of horses and the collection of urine samples.
- Ensure that one person is designated to handle barn paperwork, fill out sample cards, and provide labor numbers to employees assigned to collect samples.
- Ensure that only authorized personnel having business with a horse designated for testing are allowed in the test barn
- Ensure that the horse to be tested remains under the visual supervision of test barn personnel.
- Ensure that after a successful urine collection, the time of collection is noted and the sample sealed in front of the trainer's representative, and the signature of the witness to the sealing is obtained.
- Observe the splitting and sealing of urine samples after collection.
- Prepare blood and urine samples to go to the lab.
- Maintain the Salix list on the computer.
- Authorizes Salix, 1st time bleeders.
- Proof entries on the Salix list for correctness.
- Ensure that all collection procedures are done in accordance with the chain of custody guidelines.
- Ensure that samples are refrigerated or frozen in a locked or security-sealed container or ice chest until such time as they are transported to the laboratory.
- Ensure that a daily sampling log is maintained.
- Fax the list of samples and deliver paperwork to the Stewards.
- Promotes outstanding customer relations.
- Promotes honesty and trust amongst the team.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
- Extensive previous experience in the handling of Thoroughbred Horses.
- Must be able to understand and practice the rules of racing under the authority of the Delaware Racing Commission regarding the Chain of Custody and the Bleeders’ Program.
- Able to remain flexible in an environment of constant change.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule based on the business needs, which includes days, weekends, and holidays.
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