Curious how a single side gig can turn into a steady flow of opportunities? This week, explore realistic scenarios for growing your role in the healthcare technology space!
Last week, we covered how “Equipment Runners” support service organizations. This week, we’re discussing potential waysshort-term, flexible gigs can evolve into longer-term income potential.
Many service events—like temporary maintenance surges, one-off equipment installs, or specialty device calibrations—serve as gateways to bigger and better prospects. Here are a few common outcomes when you take on side gigs:
Increasing Trust & Visibility When you accept short assignments and deliver quality work, your customer ratings are taken into account when future work is available in your area.
Building Niche Expertise Even if you initially focus on one or two tasks—like infusion pump checks or equipment installations—repetition and exposure to additional equipment can help you develop deeper knowledge. That expertise might open the door to more complex (and better-paying) opportunities.
Growing Your Professional Network Through short gigs, you meet new contacts within service organizations, OEMs, or hospital teams. This gives you a diverse viewpoint from which to plan the next steps in your career.
Exploring a New Career Path For those coming from a trades background or another industry, a few targeted assignments in healthcare technology can confirm whether you enjoy it—or point you to a specialization you never considered.
How This Might Play Out For You
Here are some possible scenarios you could experience (or see among your peers):
A Part-Time Biomed Tech picks up weekend PM shifts, gains new hands-on experience working in the OR, and later moves into a full-time role focusing on specialty OR equipment.
An HVAC Specialist takes on a repair on a lab chiller. Customers are impressed by their efficiency, resulting in a series of ongoing opportunities.
An Equipment Runner who works closely with experienced technicians gets comfortable around medical equipment, opening doors to advancement in the medical equipment service industry.
Stay Organized: Use a simple scheduling tool or calendar to track your assignments, deadlines, and scope.
Communicate Clearly: Whether it’s with MedServ, the Customer, or an on-site contact, let others know your progress, availability, and concerns.
Be Open to Learning: Ask questions if you need something. Most collaborators are happy to assist within reason.
Ready to take action?
Register: We've designed our Service Provider Registration Form to be easy for you. We'll follow up with a brief interview to gather details and explain next steps.
Refer a Friend: If you know someone looking to use their technical skills in a new way, send them our way—once they sign on with MedServ Marketplace, you could earn a $50 Gift Card (conditions apply).
Until next Monday, The MedServ Team
We're on a mission to revolutionize medical equipment service delivery by giving technicians, specialists and experts unique opportunities to share their expertise in the marketplace.
