Abstract: A cordless, disposable sensor band containing sensors for acquiring physiological parameters from a patient characterized by an alignment mechanism that assures proper alignment of the sensor band when the sensor band is applied by medical or nonmedical personnel. A release liner is applied to a side of the sensor band away from the skin. The release liner has alignment features that provide for easy horizontal and vertical alignment of the release liner during application. Once the sensor band and release liner are in place and attached to the patient's skin, the release liner is peeled away leaving the sensor band for collecting physiological parameter data. Breathing may be monitored by measuring the impedance diagonally across the patient's chest from a sensor on one breast to a sensor placed under the opposite axilla using the alignment features on the release liner.