Senior CAD Technician – Healthcare Design & BIM

Lexington Medical Center; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day ONE medical, dental, and life insurance benefits

Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts

403(b) match plan

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Columbia, SC, seeks a CAD Technician to create and maintain design documents using AutoCAD. Candidates must have 10 years of experience in drafting or planning, or an associate's degree with 5 years of experience. The role requires strong communication skills and attention to detail. Benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, FSA, tuition reimbursement, and a 403(b) match plan.

Qualifications

• 10 years in technical drafting, construction planning, or architectural design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and other CAD software.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with building codes and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with engineers and architects.
• Maintain organized electronic design files.

Skills

Expertise in AutoCAD

Knowledge of Revit and BIM

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree or technical certification in related field

Tools

AutoCAD

CAD software

Job description

Construction Services

Full Time

Day Shift

8

Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care. Consistently ranked as best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Health delivers more than 4,000 babies each year, performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually and is the region's third largest employer.

Lexington Health also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state’s first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer’s care center. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship.

Job Summary

The Design Services CAD Technician is responsible for creating, maintaining and coordinating design information using computer aided design (CAD). Effectively communicates with the Director of Design Services, internal construction project managers, clinical user groups, engineers, field staff, technical staff, municipalities, regulatory agencies, and contractors. Provides internal and external coordination and collaboration with project partners and stakeholders. This position reports to the Director of Design Services and collaborates closely with the Construction Services and Facilities departments. This position uses AutoCAD and CAD software, transforming concepts and specifications into precise technical drawings that serve as contract documents for construction, production, and infrastructure development. The position requires attention to detail and is expected to function effectively with direct supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Years of Experience: 10 years of experience in technical drafting, construction planning, or architectural design.

Substitutable Education & Experience: 10 years of experience can be substituted for the following:

Associate's Degree or Technical Certification in Drafting, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field and 5 years of experience in technical drafting, construction planning, or architectural design;

Required Certifications/Licensure: None.

Required Training: Proficiency in AutoCAD & CAD Software

Essential Functions

• Proficiency in AutoCAD & CAD Software: Expertise in AutoCAD, Revit, Building Information Modeling (BIM), or other drafting tools to create precise, detailed, and fully coordinated electronic plans.
• Project Management Skills: Ability to coordinate with teams, manage deadlines, and ensure project efficiency.
• Engineering & Architectural Knowledge: Strong understanding of structural, mechanical, and civil engineering principles to ensure accurate drafting. Understands drawing formats, and all phases of design including schematic design, detailed design and construction documents. Understands how to clearly communicate all drawing information through plan views, elevations, sections and 3D renderings.
• Technical Interpretation: Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical specifications, and engineering drawings with precision.
• Attention to Detail & Problem-Solving: Keen eye for accuracy, ensuring all measurements and details align with project requirements.
  
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Industry Standards & Regulations: Familiarity with building codes, safety regulations, and drafting standards to ensure compliance.
• Communication & Teamwork: Effective collaboration with engineers, architects, and project managers to streamline design processes.
• Other Duties and Responsibilities: Ensures all electronic design information and files are properly saved and organized providing the organization a record for future reference and coordination. Ensures all As-built information is kept up to date and properly filed for future reference and coordination.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our employees and their families:

• Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
• Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary
• Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary
• Adoption assistance
• LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Lexington Health to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Lexington Health strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. Lexington Health endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee’s desires and abilities and the hospital’s needs.

Nearest Major Market: Columbia

Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina