Union denounces lack of laboratory technician coverage at Torrevieja Hospital

The CCOO union branch in the Torrevieja Department of Health is deeply concerned and dismayed by the absence of professionals to cover the vacant positions for senior laboratory technicians, which have yet to be filled by the Ministry of Health.

The quality of care provided to the public is being significantly impacted by the unmanageable pressure that this situation is putting on the service. This scenario is resulting in a decrease in the number of tests performed, both in primary care and in hospitalisation.

The absence of specialised personnel is leading to diagnostic delays, restricted testing, and, in the end, a distinct decline in healthcare quality for patients in our health region. Additionally, this department experiences a population increase of threefold during vacation periods, resulting in an additional overflow in a critical service like the laboratory.

The CCOO demands that the Ministry of Health promptly and appropriately scale the structural personnel of the Torrevieja Health Department laboratory to ensure a fast, safe, and high-quality service. The process will involve the incorporation of professionals into all vacant positions.