CAD Technician

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 Heart

CARE 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.

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 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

• 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.

• 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…