Joshua Luna
@joshualuna
Experienced pediatric respiratory therapist specializing in tracheostomy care, ventilator management, and neonatal intensive care.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a registered respiratory therapist with an Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Care and RRT certification, focused on pediatric and neonatal populations. I have practiced across hospital, home-care and sleep-medicine settings and I deliver high-acuity respiratory support.
In clinical roles I have coordinated tracheostomy education and care, led pediatric home ventilator programs, and supported level IV NICU ventilator management including HFOV, nitric oxide and heliox therapies. I regularly perform ABG/VBG monitoring, ETCO2 monitoring, ventilator setup/troubleshooting and act as a preceptor for new clinicians.
I bring strong patient and family education skills, cross-department collaboration, and a commitment to safety and continuous learning. I seek to improve care pathways and mentor teams while maintaining hands-on expertise at the bedside.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
THTracheostomy Coordinator
Texas Children's Hospital
May 2025 - Present (3 months)
Provides education to clinical staff and families on tracheostomy management, schedules discharge trach courses, and reinforces hospital policies to ensure safe home transitions. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate ongoing trach care and training.
Lead Respiratory Therapist
Pediatric Home Services
Jan 2024 - May 2025 (1 year 4 months)
Led home respiratory services for ventilator-dependent pediatric patients, performing initial bedside assessments, monthly home visits, caregiver education, and equipment troubleshooting to support safe hospital-to-home transitions. Acted as a preceptor and coordinated supply and on-call logistics for clinical teams.
Pediatric/NICU Respiratory Therapist
Ascension Dell Children's Medical Center
Jan 2023 - Feb 2024 (1 year 1 month)
Delivered respiratory care in a Level IV NICU, setting up advanced ventilators, assisting intubations, responding to codes and rapid responses, and providing trach care to maintain secure airways. Supported neonatal deliveries and managed high-acuity interventions such as HFOV, nitric oxide, and heliox.
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist
Georgetown Sleep Center
Aug 2022 - Jan 2023 (5 months)
Performed diagnostic, oxygen titration, and PAP sleep studies, scored studies overnight, and managed PAP therapies including ASV, CPAP, and BiPAP while documenting interval changes. Conducted follow-ups and supported protocol and mask implementation discussions.
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist
Premier Sleep Disorder Center
Jun 2018 - Aug 2022 (4 years 2 months)
Conducted in-lab and home sleep studies, applied EEG electrodes using the 10/20 system, scored events per AASM protocols, and performed mask fittings and oxygen titration studies. Traveled to satellite facilities, ran MSLTs/MWTs, and precepted new technologists.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
VCVictoria College
Associate of Applied Science, Respiratory Care
2019 - 2022
Activities and societies: RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) certification.
Completed an Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Care, graduating May 14, 2022.
Victoria East High School
High School Diploma, General Education
Activities and societies: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (eCard on file).
Graduated from Victoria East High School with a High School Diploma in May 2012.
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